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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

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 at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 


Weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Friday 18 July and an amber weather warning on Saturday 19 July. Read our advice during severe weather for more information.  


Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 19 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be able to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Structural survey

These are required for applications related to:

  • demolishing all or part of a listed building
  • demolishing all or part of any building in a conservation area
  • conversions of any buildings in rural areas

Read more information in:

  • our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (policy D3)
  • our Local Plan 2003 (policies HE2, HE4, HE5, HE7 - HE10, HE12)
  • the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 (Paras 145, 146, 193, 194)