Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose: To agree the Surrey Hills Management Plan 2025-2030 to fulfil the statutory duty on local authorities under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (2000) to prepare every five years a Management Plan for any National Landscape (formerly known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB) within their boundaries.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive agreed to:   (i)             Adopt the Surrey Hills Management Plan for the period 2025-2030 as set out in Annex 1. (ii)           Authorise the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Place, Planning and Regulatory Services, to make any necessary additional minor changes to the Management Plan before final publication.