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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. 

Landscape Character Assessments

How are areas in the borough sorted?

The Landscape Character Assessment is split into three reports. Each covers a different type of area within the borough. These are:

  • rural areas
  • rural-urban fringe areas
  • urban areas

You can check which kind of area your development is in using our Landscape Character Assessment master map (PDF, 140 KB). If your development would be on the border between two types of area, you should read the reports for both.