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Election results

Local government in Surrey is changing, from 1 April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council will be replaced by a new unitary authority called West Surrey Council.

Visit our election pages for the results of the council elections held on 7 May.

Draft Green Belt Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

The construction of new buildings is generally considered 'inappropriate' in the Green Belt. There are exceptions to this.

The Draft Green Belt SPD:

  • provides more advice and guidance
  • explains how we will interpret exceptions
  • makes clear how we decide planning applications when we apply national and local Green Belt policy

Find out more about the Draft Green Belt SPD (opens new window)