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Planning Policy

We are a large, mainly rural district of 110 square miles in east Surrey, with some complex planning challenges. 94% of the land in the district is classified as Green Belt - the highest amount for a local council in the country. Just under a third is open space or woodland, while over half is in agricultural use.

There are 19 Conservation Areas and around 600 Listed Buildings, of which 20 are recognised as being of Outstanding National Interest and are Grade I listed.

These special characteristics mean we need robust planning policies and enforcement to protect the district from unsuitable development, while allowing appropriate new development and much needed infrastructure.

It is the Planning Policy Team which ensures the Council has robust and up to date planning policies to guide and manage new development and infrastructure. 

This includes statutory plans such as the Local Plan, supplementary planning documents, supporting the delivery of neighbourhood plans and other guidance.

We are currently developing a new local plan, which will need to protect and reflect all of the above, while delivering much needed affordable housing.

Apply for a job

We are delighted you are interested in joining our Planning Policy team. 

Please take a look at our current planning job vacancies and submit an application form, (which can be accompanied by a CV).