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Countryside information - district

Tandridge is a predominantly rural district with some very high quality landscape features.

Two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) cross the Council's boundaries; the Surrey Hills AONB crosses the northern part of the District and the High Weald AONB covers the south-eastern corner. These are special areas which have been designated by the Government for their high quality landscape. They have the same importance as National Parks.

Each of the AONBs has a unit of core staff, which advises on issues relating to their respective areas and promotes them to the local public. These units are supported by Tandridge and other District Councils within their boundaries.

For more information go to the Surrey Hills AONB (This link will open in a new window) and the High Weald AONB (This link will open in a new window) web sites which contain a wealth of information including details of the Management Plans, visitor information, events, walks and images. The Surrey Hills AONB supports Surrey Hills Wood Fuel (This link will open in a new window) which promotes the use of wood fuel in homes and businesses as an alternative to fossil fuels. To see if your property is in the AONB you can look at the our online Planning Policy Maps (This link will open in a new window).

Tandridge Council supports the Downlands Countryside Management Project, who carry out practical tasks of countryside management in the area. If you would like further information, including about volunteering please go to the Countryside Management website. (This link will open in a new window)

View over the Weald from the Greensand ridge at Limpsfield

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