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Upcoming elections

Get ready to vote on 7 May 2026 for who will represent you on West Surrey Council. This will replace Surrey County Council and 11 borough and district councils (including Guildford) from 1 April 2027.

Find out more information about the upcoming election.

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)