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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. 

Review of Local Plan underway

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We put together the Local Plan back in 2019. Since then, things have changed around our borough. By law, we need to take a look at the plan every five years. So, it's time for us to check if the plan needs updating because of these changes.

On 4 December, our Joint Executive Advisory Board (EAB) will discuss what review of our Local Plan (Strategy and Sites from 2019) will cover.

The formal review of the Local Plan will then follow. A report to Full Council is scheduled for February 2024.

Based on the reviews outcome, we'll determine whether any updates of the Local Plan are needed. If there is an update, the existing Plan does not become redundant. It will remain the primary consideration in determining development applications in the borough.

If Full Council agrees an update, we'll prepare a timetable, budget and actions before proceeding. The existing Local Plan would remain in place whilst this process is ongoing.