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Core Strategy

What is the Core Strategy?

The Core Strategy identifies the key elements of the planning framework for Surrey Heath for the period up to 2026.  The Core Strategy sets out a vision and objectives, the preferred broad policies for achieving these and the alternative policy approaches considered.  Policies are underpinned by the principles set out in the national Planning Policy Statements and Guidance Notes together with their supporting guidance and other circulars and legislation as appropriate.  The Core Strategy includes a monitoring framework which identifies the targets to be met for achieving the strategy and its objectives. 

Issues and Options

Public consultation on five issues and options was carried out between 21st September 2004 and 29th October 2004. To view the Issues and Options papers and summary of responses click on the link below:

• View the LDF Issues and Options Papers

Responses received to this consultation process informed the preparation of the Preferred Options for the Core Strategy.

Preferred Options

The preferred policies have been derived from the responses to the Issues and Options consultation, the response to the Initial Sustainability Appraisal Report and issues emerging from the spatial portrait and background information. 

The Core Strategy Preferred Options Document and Supporting Documents can be viewed on the links below.  Please note that these documents are large files and may take some time to download.

• View the Core Strategy Preferred Option Opens in a new window
• View the Core Strategy Preferred Option SA/SEA Report Opens in a new window
• View the Core Strategy Preferred Options SA/SEA Appendices Opens in a new window
• View the Notice of Proposals Matters Opens in a new window

Responses to the Core Strategy Preferred Options have been received and can be viewed by clicking on the link below.  These responses are currently being analysed and they will then inform the preparation of the next document. - Core Strategy Submission Document.  Once the responses have been analysed, comments and recommendations arising from the responses will be added to this webpage.

Update

As a result of the continuing inability of the Council to deliver new housing because of the risk of harm to the heathland caused by increased demand for recreation the core strategy continues.

The Council is reviewing the Local Development Scheme in light of the delay and the forthcoming changes to the Development Plan Regulations.

FAQs

View the FAQs on the Core Strategy Preferred Options and the Surrey Heath Local Development Framework