Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation – Update

Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation – Update

Natural England has now launched the Notice Period for its proposal to extend the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) by a further 129 square kilometres. The Notice Period is a legal stage in the designation process and will remain open until 14 January 2026.

This final stage provides an opportunity for the public and stakeholders to make representations on the draft proposal (known as the Draft Order). This follows two earlier statutory and public consultations, which received responses from over 2,000 people.

Natural England emphasises that only those who feel there are outstanding issues not already addressed need to make a representation. Individuals or organisations who have already responded to earlier consultations do not need to respond again unless they wish to raise new matters.

How to View the Proposal

The Notice, Draft Order and maps can be viewed online:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrey-hills-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-boundary-variation

Hard copies are also available for inspection at specified locations (details within the Notice).

How to Make a Representation

All representations must be sent directly to Natural England, as only they can legally consider and respond to them.

Representations can be submitted:

• By email: SurreyHillsAONBBoundaryReview@naturalengland.org.uk

• By post: Alana Jones, Natural England, Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF

Representations must be received by midnight on 14 January 2026.