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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 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).

Latest planning policy news

Visit our local plan webpages to learn more about the local plan.

Guildford Borough Council response to proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

We've submitted our response to the Government's consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

In a letter addressed to Angela Rayner MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Leader of the Council, Cllr Julia McShane, and Lead Councillor for Planning, Cllr Fiona White, outlined the Council's position.

GBC letter on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (PDF, 213 KB)

GBC response to National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation (Word doc, 78 KB)

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Surrey County Council has been designated as the 'Responsible Authority'. It's tasked with producing Surrey's Local Nature Recovery Strategy. We are a 'Supporting Authority'.  Find out more about the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (opens new window).

Planning for the Future

Consultation on the government's 'Planning for the Future' white paper (opens new window) ran until 29 October 2020. Read our response to the 'Planning for the Future' document (PDF, 547 KB).

Changes to the current planning system

On 6th August 2020, the Government proposed changes to the current planning system (opens new window). Consultation ran until 1 October 2020. Read our response to changes to the current planning system (PDF, 218 KB).

Changes to the Use Classes Order and General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)

Read about changes to the Use Classes order and GPDO