Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is one of 25 areas that will benefit from a share of £3 million funding as part of a government pilot to support the development of local design codes.

The Council will receive £120,000 for the preparation of a code that sets design standards for the development of a green corridor connecting Redhill and Horley.

It will help to guide important design features such as street character, use of public space, and the sustainability of new development.

The aim is for the pilot areas to be used as examples of good practice, so that other local councils and neighbourhood planning groups across the country, can follow suit.

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