Planning & Development
Learn about the different divisions that make up the Planning & Development Department.
Department overview
The Planning & Development Department consists of several divisions that advise City Council on the orderly development of the City by preparing land use plans, bylaws and policies.
Our department includes the following divisions:
Building
Implements Council-adopted bylaws and policies through commercial and residential building plan reviews, and the administration of building, electrical, plumbing, and tree removal permits and inspection services.
Ensures buildings constructed in the City are safe for their intended purpose and conform to the requirements of:
- British Columbia Building Code
- Zoning and Building By-laws
- Land Use Contracts
- Development Permits
Director, Building
Trevor Welsh
Business Transformation
Provides customer service through filing registry inquiries and responding to comfort letter requests.
Supports budget preparation and control, word processing services, time keeping, accounting and process automation in support of the department.
Business Transformation Manager
Jerome Thibaudeau
Community Planning & Sustainability
Forms long-term planning policies and strategies to guide future growth in the City. Major programs include:
- The City's Official Community Plan
- Neighbourhood Concept Plans
- Heritage Planning
- Agricultural and Food Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Building inventory and statistics
- Demographic and employment forecasting.
Also includes Sustainability.
For more information on Surrey's planning and development processes, refer to the City's Land Use Plans and Land Development Process.
Director, Community Planning & Sustainability
Preet Heer
Development Planning
Reviews applications for proposed land development projects in the communities of City Centre, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey and Whalley. This review typically involves a detailed analysis of how the proposal fits Official Community Plan policies and applicable secondary land use plans, including Neighbourhood Concept Plans.
Implements Council-adopted land use and development bylaws and policies.
Chief Development Approvals Officer
Vacant
Housing & Social Development
Supports the development of affordable non-market housing and address priority social and community safety issues in Surrey.
Supports multi-sector community collaborations and advises internal and external partners on issues related to social development as well as housing and homelessness.
Manager, Housing & Social Development
Aileen Murphy
Contacts
See contacts for our most-requested inquiries, submit through our general contact form, or call 604-591-4441.
General Manager
Ron Gill
