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Decision on local government reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that Surrey will move to a two-unitary council model following its review of local government arrangements. Read our full story and future steps.

Daylight/sunlight assessment

This is required if:

  • your project is likely to block light from reaching another site
  • the other site has sensitive uses which will be impacted by the change in light levels

Read more information in our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (Policy D1), and the following Supplementary Planning Documents:

  • residential Design Guide
  • residential Extensions and Alterations 2018

We also recommend you read the Design Council's guidance on Building for Life.