Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Boundary Variation Project

Closes 13 Jun 2023

Opened 7 Mar 2023

Overview

The Surrey Hills AONB boundary has not been reviewed since its original designation in 1958 and there have been repeated calls by local campaigners to reconsider the boundary. Some areas of countryside outside but adjacent to the AONB boundary are designated as Areas of Great Landscape Value (AGLV) by local authorities in recognition of their value at a county level. Following a series of landscape evaluation studies and a formal request by the Surrey Hills AONB Board, Natural England has now started the AONB boundary review process.

Why your views matter

Your responses will help to inform Natural England’s decision on whether to take forward our proposals and, if so, where the boundaries should be. We will publish a summary of the responses following the end of the consultation period.

Audiences

  • Charities/Voluntary Organisations
  • Environmental campaigners
  • Operators of animal gatherings
  • National Park Authorities
  • Recreation sector
  • Aggregates sector
  • Energy sector
  • Water/water Industry sector
  • Angling Organisations and Trade
  • Fishing Focus individual recipients
  • Water Abstractors
  • Environmental professional services
  • Estate Agents
  • House Building Industry
  • Property Management
  • Households
  • Local Authorities
  • Consumer Groups
  • Business/Private Sector
  • Pet Owners
  • Transport Organisations
  • Walkers
  • Horse riders
  • Families
  • Students
  • Farmers
  • Fishermen
  • SME businesses
  • Energy suppliers
  • Water suppliers
  • Leisure industry
  • Tourism industry
  • Horticulture Industry
  • Tenant Farmers
  • Agricultural Landlords
  • Land Agents
  • Public Bodies
  • Consultants
  • Stakeholders

Interests

  • Natural environment
  • Local nature partnerships
  • Biodiversity
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Tree and plant health
  • Climate change
  • Green infrastructure
  • Ecosystems services
  • Green economy
  • Sustainable development
  • National Adaptation Programme
  • Flooding
  • Water quality
  • Air quality
  • Water conservation
  • Sewerage
  • Air pollution
  • Chemicals and pesticides
  • Noise
  • Local environments
  • Pollution Sector
  • Science
  • Conservation
  • Water Abstraction
  • Holiday Accommodation
  • House Building and Planning
  • Watercourse maintenance
  • Consultations
  • Impact Assessments
  • Disability Access