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Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Marketing assessment

This is required if your project will cause either:

  • loss of floor space which used to be used for employment purposes
  • loss of a retail (Use Class A1) unit in a local centre
  • loss of an isolated retail unit which provides for everyday needs

You are required to give evidence that the site is being comprehensive and actively marketed for its current use.

For Strategic Employment Sites and Locally Significant Employment Sites, the period of marketing should conform with the periods set out in Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 policy E3. For loss of a retail unit as above, the minimum marketing period is 12 months (Local Plan: Strategy and Sites policies E5 and E9).