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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 for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Flood risk assessment

Flood risk assessments might be required if your project will take place in Flood Zone 1, 2 or 3 (including Zone 3b). Check our Strategic Flood Risk Assessment maps to find out if this is the case. 

If your project takes place in Zone 1, a flood risk assessment is required if either:

  • the area has critical drainage problems
  • the area is affected by surface water flooding
  • the project site will be more than 1 hectare
  • the project will introduce new uses to the land which are more vulnerable to flooding than the old uses

All project in Zones 2 or 3 (including Zone 3b) require a flood risk assessment.

Read more information in:

  • our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (Policy P4) 
  • the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 (paras 155 - 165)
  • the National Planning Policy Guidance for Flood Risk and Coastal Change (ID.7 paras 001 - 008)

Visit the Government's page (opens new window) for flood risk assessment standing advice.