Transparency, Funding, & Partner Disclosure

The Surrey Outbuilding Planning Portal ( surreyoutbuildingplanning.org ) operates as an independent regional consumer directory and informational framework. Our objective is to provide clear, accessible, and objective guidance regarding Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order.

Last Updated: 29 May 2026

How This Advisory Platform is Funded

To maintain this platform as a free, publicly accessible consumer resource without relying on aggressive banner advertising or pop-up sponsorship, this directory utilises a vetted partner network.


Statutory Funding Disclosure: When a homeowner requests a professional site dimension check or Class E compliance assessment through our portal, the request is securely matched and routed to an approved, fully insured outbuilding installer / garden room builder covering that specific Surrey borough. If you choose to commission structural work, manufacturing, or design installations through that assigned specialist, this advisory platform may receive a fixed registry framework fee or introduction commission from the partner.


This funding model ensures that our users receive professional, expert site surveys completely obligation-free, while our platform remains independently sustained. We do not display biased recommendations; leads are routed strictly based on local authority borough coverage and installer capacity.

Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This section outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Data Controller


For the purposes of the UK GDPR, the operator of    surreyoutbuildingplanning.org    acts as the Data Controller. You can contact the administration team via email at    admin@surreyoutbuildingplanning.org   for any data protection inquiries.



2. Personal Data We Collect


When you utilize our Class E Assessment Form, we collect the following explicit data categories:

  • Identity Data: Full Name.
  • Contact Data: Email Address and Telephone Number.
  • Geographic Data: Surrey Property Postcode.
  • Project Specification Data: Boundary proximity, estimated curtilage allocation, intended use case, and structural descriptions.



3. Legal Basis for Processing


Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Consent: By explicitly ticking our form submission box, you grant us permission to process your data to fulfill your assessment request.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary to connect you with the appropriate regional technical specialist capable of conducting your requested local authority site survey.



4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Receivers


We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to mass-market advertising agencies. Your data is shared exclusively with one approved regional outbuilding installer from our vetted network who explicitly services your Surrey borough territory. This partner is legally bound by strict data processing agreements to use your information solely for compiling your compliance assessment and executing your site survey.



5. Data Retention


We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically up to 12 months from submission to ensure continuity of local advisory requests, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.



6. Your Legal Rights


Under UK data protection laws, you possess comprehensive rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your data from our active registries.
  • The Right to Withdraw Consent: You can revoke your data processing consent at any moment.


To exercise any of these statutory rights, please submit a formal request to  admin@surreyoutbuildingplanning.org   . If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you hold the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at  www.ico.org.uk .


7. Legal Advice - Disclaimer


All the information provided on this website and in blogs, is for general guidance purposes only and does not constitute formal legal or professional planning advice. While we make every effort to ensure our compliance criteria are accurate and reflective of current English planning policy (last verified: May 2026), planning laws, building regulations, and local Article 4 directions are subject to frequent change. We strongly advise obtaining a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) from your Local Planning Authority before commencing any physical building works. This disclaimer is visible on every blog to ensure we are completely transparent.

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