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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).

Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD

Read the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD 2024 (PDF, 1 MB) 
This SPD contains guidance for Local Plan policies. It sets out:  

  • an overview of the policies covering sustainable development
  • the information you should submit if you're applying for planning permission 
  • a questionnaire for non-major developments

Read the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD 2024 Questionnaire (Word doc, 92 KB)

The questionnaire can be used for all non-major developments, including householder developments. Not all the questions will apply to every type of development but applicants should complete as many questions as possible. Applicants for householder extensions should complete questions 6a to 6g of the questionnaire as a minimum.

Read a note on how to find Building Research Establishment Green Guide to Specification ratings. (Word doc, 140 KB)

We adopted the SPD on 3 October 2024. Read the meeting minutes and public consultation comments we received. (opens new window)

You may also wish to read our adoption statement (PDF, 127 KB) or our consultation statement (PDF, 564 KB).

Visit the consultation webpage (opens new window) to learn more about the consultation on the SPD.

We also carried out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) on the SPD. Read our determination statement (PDF) [1MB] (PDF, 1 MB).

Notice of Withdrawal for the 2020 SPD

In accordance with Section 15 (2) of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) Guildford Borough Council hereby gives notice of the withdrawal of the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD 2020. The SPD has been withdrawn because it has been superseded by the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD (2024).

Additional documents

Decision makers will assess Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) against DEFRA Non-statutory guidance for site waste management plans (2008) (PDF, 115 KB).