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Our payment system will be down from 8am Saturday 8 November until 4pm.

You'll be unable to make payments to us. This is for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Decision on local government reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that Surrey will move to a two-unitary council model following its review of local government arrangements. Read our full story and future steps.

Biodiversity assessment

This is required if the site is:

  • in or next to a national habitat site
  • within 8 metres of a watercourse or within the corridor of a watercourse
  • known or likely to contain protected species or habitats

Read the requirements in:

  • our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (Policy ID4)
  • our Local Plan 2003 (Policy NE4)
  • the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 (paras 174, 175, 176)
  • the National Planning Policy Guidance Circular (06/2005)

Find more information about protected sites and species on the Natural England website (opens new window).