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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. 

Assets of Community Value

How to nominate an ACV?

Only members of the following groups can nominate ACVs (see our  Nomination Form Guidance (PDF, 313 KB) for definitions):

  1. Parish Councils
  2. Neighbouring Parish Councils
  3. 'Unincorporated Groups'
  4. Neighbourhood Forums
  5. Community Interest Groups with a local connection.

How to nominate

To nominate a building or land for an ACV, complete our  Nomination Form [80.55KB] using the Guidance Notes [313.32KB] and return the form to communityassets@guildford.gov.uk.

To provide confirmation of their status, applicants submitting nominations on behalf of parish councils are also asked for:

  • an appropriately signed or headed covering letter and;
  • proof that the parish council has agreed to nominate the asset in accordance with its procedures. For example, the minutes of a parish council meeting where a vote was taken to nominate the asset

We will make a decision after consulting those involved, including the landowner, any freehold or leaseholders and the parish council. Please note that we are required to share application information, including nomination forms, with statutory consultees. Contact details included on completed nomination forms will only be removed at the applicant's request.

After your nomination form has been checked to make sure it's complete, we will let you know of our decision within eight weeks.

The result will be published on our website, whether it is successful or unsuccessful.