Surrey Heath Borough Council
Plan timetable
| Reference | Plan | Plan event | Event date | Actual date | Entry date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-LPR-2044-publish-notice-intention-commence | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | publish-notice-intention-commence | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | ||
| SH-LPR-2044-scoping-consultation-start | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | scoping-consultation-start | 2026-09-14 | 2026-06-25 | This consultation seeks views from stakeholders on the scope of the Local Plan and how they wish to be engaged in the plan-making process. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-scoping-consultation-end | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | scoping-consultation-end | 2026-10-19 | 2026-06-25 | ||
| SH-LPR-2044-gateway-1-self-assessment | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | gateway-1-self-assessment | 2026-10-26 | 2026-06-25 | This formally marks the start of the 30 month plan-making process and is a summary of work carried out to get ready to start the formal plan-making process. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-plan-content-evidence-consultation-start | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | plan-content-evidence-consultation-start | 2027-06-01 | 2026-06-25 | This consultation will seek views on the proposed vision, spatial strategy options and a summary of the evidence gathered to date. It may seek views on policy wordings. The consultation will last for a minimum 6 weeks. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-plan-content-evidence-consultation-end | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | plan-content-evidence-consultation-end | 2027-07-14 | 2026-06-25 | ||
| SH-LPR-2044-gateway-2-advice-sought | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | gateway-2-advice-sought | 2027-09-01 | 2026-06-25 | An appointed assessor from the Planning Inspectorate will review progress on the Plan and provide observations and recommendations to the Council. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-proposed-plan-consultation-start | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | proposed-plan-consultation-start | 2028-04-03 | 2026-06-25 | This final formal consultation will seek views on a full draft plan and policies map. The consultation will last for a minimum 8 weeks. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-proposed-plan-consultation-end | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | proposed-plan-consultation-end | 2028-05-29 | 2026-06-25 | ||
| SH-LPR-2044-gateway-3-advice-sought | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | gateway-3-advice-sought | 2028-08-01 | 2026-06-25 | An appointed assessor from the Planning Inspectorate will decide whether the Plan is ready for submission based on prescribed requirements on legal compliance and the proposed submission documents. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-examination-submitted | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | examination-submitted | 2028-10-02 | 2026-06-25 | Subject to passing Gateway 3 the Plan and supporting documents will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination. | |
| SH-LPR-2044-adopted | surrey-heath-local-plan-review-2044 | adopted | 2029-04-26 | 2026-06-25 | Once adopted, the Plan will form part of the statutory Development Plan for the West Surrey Council area. |