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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. 

Viability study

We needed to find out how the Local Plan part 2 affects the viability of planned developments.

Read our Local Plan and CIL Viability Assessment 2021 (PDF, 13 MB).

The viability assessments from 2016 and 2017 supported the development of the Local Plan part 1.

Read the Local Plan and CIL Viability Study 2016 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window).

Read the Guildford Local Plan Viability Update 2017 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window).

Learn more about Developer Contributions in Guildford