We have a revised Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Areas Avoidance Strategy for public consultation between 5 September and 17 October 2025.
The revised strategy provides guidance to ensure that development impacts do not cause unacceptable harm to protected birds in their rare heathland habitat.
These birds nest on the ground and are easily disturbed by recreational activities, for example dog walking. This includes access to and maintenance of alternative areas of open space to relieve recreational pressure on the protected habitats.
How to view the revised strategy
You can view the revised strategy by visiting woking2027.info.
You can also view the revised strategy in person at:
- Woking library
- Byfleet library
- West Byfleet library
- Knaphill libraries
- Woking Borough Council civic offices
How to share your views
All responses must be received by 5pm, Friday 17 October 2025.
You can share your views by email at:
You can also share your views by writing to us at:
Planning Policy
Woking Borough Council
Civic Offices
Gloucester
Square
Woking GU21 6YL
We will consider your comments and take them into account before finalising the documents for adoption.
All comments will be made publicly available and identifiable by name and organisation.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, you can contact us by:
Telephone: 01483 743 871
Email: planning.policy@woking.gov.uk