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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. 

Housing licences

If you have an existing HMO licence that needs work to be completed to the property at this time, please call 01483 505050 and ask to speak to the Housing Standards Team or email regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk.

If you have a pending HMO application, we will look at how we can deal with this remotely.

Apply for a house of multiple occupation licence (HMO)

A HMO is a property occupied by three or more unrelated people, forming two or more households.

Apply for a caravan site licence

Sites used for holiday caravans and camping need a licence from us to operate.

Report a suspected unlicensed HMO

Join the caravan site manager fit and proper person register

From 1 July 2021, most mobile home site owners or managers must be tested to check they're fit and proper.