The Council is currently seeking the views of residents on a draft planning document, which will set out the criteria applicants like developers will have to meet, when it comes to the design and landscaping of new building projects. The consultation is now live and will run until 5pm on 12th June.

The Draft Trees and Soft Landscaping Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) aims to put clear guidance in place to help building projects comply with existing policy. This will help the Council and developers ensure the quality of the soft landscaping within new developments is the best it can be, that policy requirements are met and to make consideration of this area more efficient.

The SPD will play an important part in preserving the green nature of the district and ensuring it continues to be a high quality environment for residents. Responses will be analysed and taken into account, before the SPD is considered for adoption by the Planning Policy Committee.

Have your say:

 Via the Council’s online consultation portal, Objective. You have to be registered to use the system – you can either use your existing account or set up a new account. Visit http://consult.tandridge.gov.uk/portal/.

 By e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 By post to: Tree Section, Development Management, Tandridge District Council, Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.