Planning Consultations

On this page are copies of the Parish Council’s responses to planning policy consultations issued by the government, local authorities and other agencies. Also included are items of correspondence relating to significant planning matters in the parish.

If you are looking for the Parish Council’s response to a specific planning application, please search the Surrey Heath Borough Council online planning system.

For general information about the Parish Council’s planning function and contact details, please see the main planning page.

 

2026

23 June 2026
Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019 – 2038) Main Modifications Consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the Surrey Heath Borough Council Local Plan Main Modifications consultation 

9 March 2026
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system consultation 

2025

20 October 2025
Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects).

2024

24 September 2024
Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system.

20 September 2024
Pre-Submission Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019 – 2038) (Regulation 19) consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the Pre-Submission Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019 – 2038) (Regulation 19) consultation.

2023

18 October 2023
Plan-making reforms: consultation on implementation
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s Plan-making reforms: consultation on implementation.

18 September 2023
Permitted development rights consultation: housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets etc.
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s Permitted development rights: additional flexibilities to support housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets etc. consultation.

24 May 2023
Technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy
The Parish Council’s response to selected questions of the Government’s technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy.

17 April 2023
Permitted development rights: supporting temporary recreational campsites, renewable energy and film-making consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s Permitted development rights: supporting temporary recreational campsites, renewable energy and film-making consultation.

1 March 2023
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the government’s Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation.

2022

13 September 2022
Draft Surrey Heath Local Plan Preferred Options (2019-2038) Additional Site Allocations for Gypsy and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Regulation 18 consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the Additional Site Allocations for Gypsy and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Regulation 18 consultation.

6 May 2022
Draft Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019 – 2038): Preferred Options Regulation 18 consultation
The Parish Council’s response to the Draft Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019 – 2038): Preferred Options Regulation 18 consultation.

2021

23 September 2021
Runnymede Borough Council Green and Blue Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document consultation
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the Runnymede Borough Council Green and Blue Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document consultation.

27 August 2021
Parish Council comment on local connection criteria
The Parish Council’s comment on the local connection criteria made during the Land West of 35 Mincing Lane Public Inquiry.

26 August 2021
Parish Council comment on Chobham Rugby Club site
The Parish Council’s comment on the Chobham Rugby Club site made during the Land West of 35 Mincing Lane Public Inquiry.

26 August 2021
Parish Council representation on Unilateral Undertaking
The Parish Council’s representation on the Unilateral Undertaking made during the Land West of 35 Mincing Lane Public Inquiry.

23 August 2021
Parish Council opening day statement
Opening day statement made by Chobham Parish Council during the Land West of 35 Mincing Lane Public Inquiry.

12 August 2021
Letter to the Planning Inspectorate re: Land West of 35 Mincing Lane
An updated letter of objection submitted to the Planning Inspectorate prior to the Public Inquiry.

24 March 2021
National Planning Policy Framework amendments and National Model Design Code
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and new draft National Model Design Code.

2020

28 October 2020
Planning for the Future, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the proposed reforms of the planning system.

30 September 2020
Changes to the current planning system, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
The Parish Council’s consultation response to proposed changes to the planning system.

3 September 2020
Surrey Heath Local Plan Duty to Co-operate Scoping Statement, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the draft Duty to Co-operate Scoping Statement.

2019

31 December 2019
Fairoaks Airport planning application, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s letter of objection regarding revised proposals to redevelop Fairoaks Airport.

11 December 2019
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) Consultation Response, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to Surrey Heath’s draft revised Statement of Community Involvement.

26 June 2019
Letter to Executive Head of Regulatory, Surrey Heath Borough Council
A letter from Chobham Parish Council commenting on changes to planning laws affecting High Streets.

29 April 2019
Fairoaks Airport planning application, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s expanded letter of objection regarding proposals to redevelop Fairoaks Airport.

29 April 2019
Letter to examination office in respect of Runnymede Borough Council’s 2030 Local Plan Examination
A letter from Chobham Parish Council in respect of the examination process relating to Fairoaks Airport.

9 January 2019
Surrey Heath Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document 2018 Consultation, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the draft Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document.

2018

21 November 2018
Fairoaks Airport planning application, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s initial letter of objection regarding proposals to redevelop Fairoaks Airport.

27 July 2018
Draft Local Plan Issues and Options/Preferred Options to 2032, Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s comments about the Issues and Options/Preferred Options of the Surrey Heath Draft Local Plan.

3 May 2018
Revised National Planning Policy Framework, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
The Parish Council’s consultation response on the draft revised text of the National Planning Policy Framework.

20 February 2018
Runnymede 2030 Draft Local Plan Consultation, Runnymede Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the Runnymede 2030 Draft Local Plan.

2017

21 June 2017
Runnymede Local Plan 2035 Additional Sites and Options, Runnymede Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the Runnymede Local Plan 2035 Additional Sites and Options paper.

19 April 2017
Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response to the draft Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

2016

22 August 2016
Runnymede Local Plan 2035 Issues, Options and Preferred Approaches, Runnymede Borough Council
The Parish Council’s consultation response in respect of the Runnymede Local Plan 2035 Issues, Options and Preferred Approaches.