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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.

Economic statement

This is required if your project will result in the loss of either:

  • commercial premises
  • community facilities

It's also required if you're going to change the use of land which was previously allocated or protected for commercial uses. 

Read more information in:

  • our Local Plan 2003 (Policy CF2)
  • our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (Policies E1-E4, E6, E7)
  • the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 (paras 83, 89, 92)
  • the National Planning Policy Guidance for Viability (ID.10 paras 001-004)