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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. 

Economic statement

This is required if your project will result in the loss of either:

  • commercial premises
  • community facilities

It's also required if you're going to change the use of land which was previously allocated or protected for commercial uses. 

Read more information in:

  • our Local Plan 2003 (Policy CF2)
  • our Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 (Policies E1-E4, E6, E7)
  • the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 (paras 83, 89, 92)
  • the National Planning Policy Guidance for Viability (ID.10 paras 001-004)