The South East Plan

What is the South East Plan?
The South East Plan is the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the South East of England. It was adopted in May 2009. The RSS sets the strategic context for land use and targets for new development across the South East.

• View the South East Plan - Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) Opens in a new window

The RSS was revoked by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on 6th July 2010. The letter to all Chief Planning officers can be viewed on the link below

• Letter to Chief Planning Officers: Revocation of Regional Strategies Opens in a new window

This decision was overturned by the High Court by a decision dated 10th November 2010. A copy of the High Court decision is attached.

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As a result the RSS remains part of the development plan framework for Surrey Heath. The letter from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government setting out his response to the High Court decision can be found on the link below.

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