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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. 

Essential maintenance to our planning services

There may be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Friday 18 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You may be unable to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

Planning Committee decisions

The Planning Committee decide on an application if:

If the Planning Committee are asked to decide on your application, you'll be able to see the caseworker's report and recommendation five days before they meet.

Public Speaking

In some cases, the public can speak to the Planning Committee. This will happen if:

  • a householder (or similar) application has 10 or more comments contrary to the caseworker's recommendation
  • a major or minor application has 20 or more comments contrary to the caseworker's recommendation

We notify anyone who comments that the planning application has gone to the committee. We'll also invite them to speak. Up to four people can speak at the committee meeting. Two can support an application and two can object to it. Each person gets three minutes. We choose the speakers on a first come, first served basis.