Surrey County Council Minerals and Waste Development Scheme – Update
From Surrey County Council:
We are writing to inform you that an extension to the timetable for the preparation of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan (MWLP) has been approved by Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Economy. This update means that the next public consultation (Preferred Options) for the MWLP will now take place in June 2025.
The new timetable is:
Stage | Timescale |
Issues and Options Consultation
*Completed |
Start: November 2020
Public Consultation: November 2021 |
Preferred Options Consultation | Start: March 2022
Public Consultation: June 2025 |
Pre-Submission for Representations Consultation | Early 2026 |
Submission to SoS | Mid 2026 |
Examination in Public | Late 2026/Early 2027 |
Inspectors Report and Consultation on any modifications | Mid 2027 |
You can read the full and updated Minerals and Waste Development Scheme on the Surrey County Council website.
The timetable extension is because Surrey County Council, as the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority (MWPA), requires additional time to prepare the draft MWLP and Preferred Options public consultation, particularly following the Issues and Options public consultation (November 2021 to March 2022).
There is also:
A need to identify sufficient suitable land for strategic waste management facilities.
Uncertainty arising from the Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
The Government’s intention to revise the National Planning Policy Framework, including new National Development Management Policies which could impact on the MWLP.
Forthcoming regulations in the Environment Act 2021, as well as Natural England’s review of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty boundary.
You can subscribe to the latest news and updates about the preparation of the MWLP by accessing the following link: Keep in Touch with Latest News – Surrey Minerals And Waste Local Plan – Commonplace.
Next steps:
The MWPA will continue preparing the draft MWLP and the Preferred Options public consultation. This will include a further call for sites and ongoing engagement with stakeholders.
Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact Surrey County Council’s Minerals and Waste Policy Team at mineralsandwaste.localplan@surreycc.gov.uk.