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The Assistant Director, Planning is asked to
use their delegated authority to approve the procurement of AECOM
to undertake a Green Belt Study for Guildford borough.
Contract Title: Guildford borough Green Belt Study.

Reasons for the decision

The procurement of this evidence base document
is necessary to inform the update to the Local Plan. The update to
the Local Plan was agreed by full Council on 21 February 2024 with
a timetable set out on 27 February 2025.

Alternative options considered

None - The decision meets the statutory /
policy requirements for the Council and there were no alternative
options available.