Planning Policy newsletter - Local Plan newsletter September 2026

Planning Policy newsletter - Local Plan newsletter September 2026 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/ An update on the Local Plan 2044 with details of the scoping consultation and how to take part. en-us 14 Sep 2026 10:42:44 BST 14 Sep 2026 10:42:44 BST https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/rss.xml Newsweaver planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true We are consulting on the new Local Plan to shape Reigate & Banstead’s future to 2044 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/9dhtpk2fb24?lang=en&rss=true Dear Sir/Madam We invite you to respond to a scoping consultation for our new Local Plan which is now open for six weeks until 5pm on Monday 26 October 2026. Full details of the consultation can be viewed on our website [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/ag5sufhyxdr/external?lang=en ]. The new Local Plan will influence how the Borough grows and thrives to 2044, and guide planning decisions across it. It will set out where new homes, jobs, and infrastructure will be delivered, while safeguarding greenspaces, heritage assets and the character of our towns and villages. It will also help to ensure that facilities and services are put in place to support new development. 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 0821f2984b4e291fc1a60c708cf99342 Single article with right aligned image Dear Sir/Madam   We invite you to respond to a scoping consultation for our new Local Plan which is now open for six weeks until 5pm on Monday 26 October 2026. Full details of the consultation can be viewed on our <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/ag5sufhyxdr/external?lang=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.   The new Local Plan will influence how the Borough grows and thrives to 2044, and guide planning decisions across it. It will set out where new homes, jobs, and infrastructure will be delivered, while safeguarding greenspaces, heritage assets and the character of our towns and villages. It will also help to ensure that facilities and services are put in place to support new development. What is a scoping consultation and why does your input matter? https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/1i6tznvkec4?lang=en&rss=true At this very early stage, the scoping consultation is an initial opportunity for residents, local businesses, visitors and other stakeholders and consultees to help identify key priorities, opportunities and challenges for the new Local Plan to address. Input will help shape policies developed at later stages. We are seeking views on: ✔ ️matters that are relevant to the preparation of the new Local Plan ✔ ️the issues that the new plan should address and what it should contain ✔ ️how we should engage with key stakeholders and the community throughout the plan-making process. This consultation does not ask for comments about: x specific development sites x preferred locations for growth x the final number of new homes. These issues will be considered at the next stage once further evidence has been assessed. 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST b6441a85b267bb9afa6db6bc9216a9cd Single article with right aligned image <img align="right" src="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/9f/a57674ca29d6e6679731f6.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="109" height="109" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="Icon depicting a speech bubbles"> At this very early stage, the scoping consultation is an initial opportunity for residents, local businesses, visitors and other stakeholders and consultees to help identify key priorities, opportunities and challenges for the new Local Plan to address. Input will help shape policies developed at later stages.   We are seeking views on:     ✔ ️matters that are relevant to the preparation of the new Local Plan     ✔ ️the issues that the new plan should address and what it should contain     ✔ ️how we should engage with key stakeholders and the community throughout the plan-making process.   This consultation does not ask for comments about:     x specific development sites     x preferred locations for growth     x the final number of new homes.   These issues will be considered at the next stage once further evidence has been assessed. Find out more https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/scoping-consultation How to get involved and respond https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/179od526zq9?lang=en&rss=true Visit our website [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/1xhavpougyv/external?lang=en ] to find out more about the scoping consultation and ways to respond. Read the scoping consultation document Complete the online survey [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/1n98zfc9ujo/external?lang=en ] by 5pm on 26 October 2026. Alternatively, you can also use a Word document version of the survey form and send this to us: by email to planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk [ planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] or post your response to the Planning Policy Team, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SH. Copies of the consultation materials are also available to view at the Town Hall, Reigate as well as at the Borough’s libraries in Banstead, Horley, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate and at Tattenham Corner, where you can also pick up a hard copy version of the survey to complete. If you have any queries, or to request a copy of the survey in an alternative format, please email planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk [ planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] or contact us by telephone on 01737 276 178 or via SMS if you are deaf or hard of hearing on 07834 626 468 (Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm). 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 50a9ce4569e45053875cf742118c812e Single article with right aligned image <img align="right" src="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/b4/dc092716682e199ec539fd.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="110" height="110" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="Icon depicting a calendar"> Visit our <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/1xhavpougyv/external?lang=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> to find out more about the scoping consultation and ways to respond. <ul type="disc"> <li>Read the scoping consultation document</li> <li>Complete the <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/1n98zfc9ujo/external?lang=en">online survey</a> by 5pm on 26 October 2026.</li> <li>Alternatively, you can also use a Word document version of the survey form and send this to us:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>by email to <a href="mailto:planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk">planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a></li> <li>or post your response to the Planning Policy Team, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SH.</li> </ul> </ul> Copies of the consultation materials are also available to view at the Town Hall, Reigate as well as at the Borough’s libraries in Banstead, Horley, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate and at Tattenham Corner, where you can also pick up a hard copy version of the survey to complete.   If you have any queries, or to request a copy of the survey in an alternative format, please email <a href="mailto:planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk">planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a> or contact us by telephone on 01737 276 178 or via SMS if you are deaf or hard of hearing on 07834 626 468 (Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm). Have your say https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/scoping-consultation Contact details https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/1bze590qfp/gfygf1av7et?lang=en&rss=true ️Email: planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk [ planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] Telephone: 01737 276 178 Address: Planning Policy, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SH 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST dede84fa2fe4ffe54e6ba5ba830fe64a ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20200821-163928 ️Email:          <a href="mailto:planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk">planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a> Telephone:  01737 276 178 Address:      Planning Policy, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, RH2 0SH