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City Centre
Surrey City Centre is undergoing a significant transformation. What was once a suburban town centre is developing into a walkable, transit-oriented downtown serving south of the Fraser River. In 2017 Council approved the City Centre Plan to guide this process.
Scott Road
In April 2022, Council endorsed Corporate Report R071 authorizing staff to begin planning along the Scott Road Corridor. The Plan will outline appropriate land uses, identify key infrastructure improvements, and secure community amenities such as parks and open space. It will also identify areas where more detailed land use plans are needed.
South Westminster
South Westminster is the name of the largely industrial area along the banks of the Fraser River, between Scott Road SkyTrain Station and the Surrey Fraser Docks (Port of Vancouver). The area is characterized by the port and its supportive industrial lands, which transition to more business park and mixed used areas in the north, around the Scott Road SkyTrain station. The area is also home to one of surrey’s beaches at Brownsville Bar Park, and the new North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex.
Cloverdale Land Use Plans
Aloha Estates
Aloha Estates is the name of a small neighbourhood in East Clayton. The area was originally exempted from the broader East Clayton NCP process. In 2013, based on development interest within Aloha Estates, Council authorized the preparation of a concept plan for the area. The 1999 Clayton General Land Use Plan provided a guide for the development of this land use processes.
Cloverdale Town Centre
A new plan for Cloverdale Town Centre was endorsed by Council on November 18, 2019. It was developed through extensive community consultation, with support from local stakeholders, residents and City staff. The intent of the plan is to continue the development of a compact, vibrant and sustainable town centre over the next 30 years.
East Clayton
East Clayton is the name of the first urban neighbourhood developed in Clayton Heights. It is located north of Fraser Highway along the border with the Township of Langley. Originally characterized by its rural acreage lots and agricultural uses, the area is now home to over 15,000 Surrey residents. Developed over gently sloping highlands, the area provides excellent views of the mountains and lowlands and is home to many significant and protected watercourses.
West Clayton
West Clayton is the name of the second urban neighbourhood in Clayton Heights, adjacent to East Clayton and the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Originally characterized by its rural acreage lots and agricultural uses, the area is now designated to support urban development and the future home of over 12,000 Surrey residents. Situated over gently sloping highlands, the area provides excellent views of the agricultural lowlands and is home to many significant and protected watercourses.
North Cloverdale
North Cloverdale is the name of the neighbourhoods along the eastern ALR escarpment, south of Fraser Highway and north of 64 Avenue. The area is separated into two plan areas, each of which was planned through separate NCP processes. These two North Cloverdale land use plans, now largely built out, provide direction on the type and density of development, urban design, parks and community amenities and engineering infrastructure.
West Cloverdale
West Cloverdale is the name of the neighbourhoods along the ALR escarpment, west of 168 Street between Highway 10 and 64 Avenue. The area is separated into two plan areas, each of which was planned through separate NCP processes.
Clayton Corridor
Description goes hereThe draft plan area contains two future SkyTrain stations and is centered on Fraser Highway. It runs from the edge of the Agricultural Land Reserve in the West to 192 Street in the East. The plan area boundary will be refined through the planning process.
Fleetwood Land Use Plans
Fleetwood
The Stage 1 Plan for Fleetwood was endorsed by Surrey City Council on March 7, 2022. The Fleetwood Plan will help plan for growth as the community changes and SkyTrain extends along Fraser Highway. Stage 2 Planning is now underway to develop a servicing and financial plan and fine-tune land uses.
Fleetwood Enclave
The Fleetwood Enclave refers to a small residential neighbourhood in south Fleetwood, adjacent to Fleetwood Park.The area is well served by parkland and is home to an important habitat corridor that connects Surrey Lake and Fleetwood Park.
Guildford Land Use Plans
Abbey Ridge
Abby Ridge is the name of the neighbourhood in East Fraser Heights, between Highway 1 and Surrey Bend Regional Park. Originally characterized by its suburban acreage lots, the area is now designated to support urban development. In 2017 Council approved a land use plan for this area.
Anniedale - Tynehead
Anniedale Tynehead is the name of a large neighbourhood in east Guildford, located north of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and south of Highway 1. Originally characterized by its rural acreage lots and agricultural uses, the area is now designated to support urban development and the future home of up to 20,000 Surrey residents.
Guildford Town Centre - 104 Avenue
We are conducting a planning study for Guildford Town Centre and the adjacent neighbourhoods along 104 Avenue. This project will support the enhancement of this important commercial hub. It will also result in a plan to manage growth in the wider Guildford area.
South Port Kells
The South Port Kells General Land Use Plan (GLUP) establishes the vision for the broader Anniedale and Port Kells area. It provides an overall planning framework that will guide future servicing, development, and build-out of a comprehensively planned community. The plan is also used to guide the preparation of Neighbourhood Concept Plans (NCPs) in South Port Kells. NCPs provide more detailed level planning for each future neighbourhood.
Newton Land Use Plans
Scott Road - 72 Avenue
In April 2022, Council endorsed Corporate Report R071 authorizing staff to begin planning along the Scott Road Corridor. The Plan will outline appropriate land uses, identify key infrastructure improvements, and secure community amenities such as parks and open space. It will also identify areas where more detailed land use plans are needed.
East Newton
East Newton is the geographic name of the neighbourhoods around Chimney Hill, east of 144 Street, north of 64 Avenue and Hyland Creek, and south of Bear Creek. In addition to the creeks, the area is home to several schools, including Chimney Hill Elementary, T.E Scott, and the Regent Christian Academy, as well as the Valley View Cemetery.
East Panorama Ridge
East Panorama Ridge NCP is the name of a business park in South Newton, along the Highway 10 truck route. The plan, which also includes some residential transition areas along its eastern border, is also home to Bob Rutledge Park.
Newton Cultural Commercial District
The Central Newton Cultural District is a specialized commercial and mixed employment area centered on the intersection of 80 Avenue and 128th Street. The area, which was previously designated as industrial, provides unique commercial character and services for northwest Newton. Development in the area is guided by Council endorsed design guidelines.
Newton Town Centre
A new plan for Newton Town Centre was adopted by Council on July 13, 2020. It was developed through extensive community consultation, with support from residents, stakeholders, agencies, and City staff.
Newton - King George Blvd
On June 28, 2021, Council endorsed Corporate Report R133, which approved the Stage 1 Plan, including the Land Use, Transportation, and Parks and Amenities Concepts. Council also directed staff to continue working on the Stage 2 (final) Plan.
South Newton
South Newton is the name of a large neighbourhood within the southeast of the broader Newton community. The neighbourhood features a variety of housing types, and is home to several neighbourhood commercial nodes, including Panorama Heights at 152 Street and Hwy 10 and Sullivan Heights at 64 Ave and 144 Street.
West Newton
West Newton is the name of the community north of Highway 10 and west of King George Boulevard. Most of the area was built out gradually over the 20th century. The central part of West Newton, however, remained as large suburban lots and forested areas until recently.
South Surrey Land Use Plans
Campbell Heights
Campbell Heights is a large employment land area in south-east Surrey, along the border of Langley. Campbell Heights provides employment opportunities for a growing workforce through the designation of business park and industrial uses.
Crescent Beach
Crescent Beach is a small neighbourhood at the mouth of the Nicomekl River. It is characterized by an abundance of accessible oceanfront, including its namesake beach and Blackie Spit Park. Crescent Beach offers views of Boundary Bay and the North Shore Mountains. The neighbourhood is mostly residential, with some neighbourhood commercial properties along Beecher Street.
Darts Hill
Darts Hill is the fifth master planned neighbourhood within the broader Grandview Heights community. The Plan was developed through a community planning process supported by a series of background studies, comprehensive community engagement and a detailed engineering servicing review.
Douglas
Douglas is the name of Surrey’s most southern urban neighbourhood. It is located between the Peach Arch and Pacific border crossing adjacent to the United States.The neighbourhood is mostly residential, with two small commercial nodes, a neighbourhood park and elementary school.
Highway 99 Corridor
The Local Area Plan for the Highway 99 Corridor sets out a policy framework for land use and density, a transportation network and an environmental management plan, as well as requirements for servicing, amenities and financing. The planning process for this area was initiated in 2002 and the plan was approved by Council in February 2004.
King George Corridor
The King George Corridor is a large plan area that spans King George Boulevard from 8 Avenue to the Nicomekl River. The planning process, completed in 1995, resulted in the development of a land use and development concept plan.
Morgan Heights
Morgan Heights is the name of a first neighbourhood to be planned within the broader Grandview Heights community. Planning for this area was guided by the 2005 Grandview Heights General Land Use Plan (GLUP). The Morgan Heights Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP), which followed the GLUP, features a mix of housing types with three new neighbourhood parks. It is centered on Southridge Private School.
North Grandview Heights
North Grandview Heights is the most northern neighbourhood in the Grandview Community. Although considered part of Grandview, the plan for the area predates the Grandview Heights General Land Use Plan. It is located between 28 Avenue and 32 Avenue, south of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The neighbourhood is mostly residential, characterized by large areas of suburban single family lots.
Orchard Grove
The Orchard Grove Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) area is bordered by 164 Street to the West, 26 Avenue in the North, 168 Street to the East and 24 Avenue to the South. The area to the south of 24 Avenue is the Sunnyside Heights NCP. In total, the plan area encompasses about 30 hectares (76 acres).
Redwood Heights
Redwood Heights is located at the easterly end of the Grandview Heights community. It is bounded by the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to the north and east, 20 Avenue and the existing Redwood Estates to the south and 176 Street (Highway 15) to the west. It has an area of approximately 201 hectares (497 acres) and currently includes 92 properties.
Rosemary Heights
This Rosemary Heights plan areas designate land uses for the broader Rosemary Heights community, generally located south of the Nicomekl River and east of Highway 99. The plan areas are bordered by the Morgan Heights golf course in the east and the north Grandview Heights NCP in the south.
Semiahmoo Town Centre
The plan area extends from 16 Avenue (North Bluff Road) in the south to 24 Avenue in the north, and from around Martin Drive in the west to Earl Marriott Secondary School in the east. The total study area includes 136 hectares (336 acres).
South Campbell Heights
The South Campbell Heights LAP includes Mixed Employment and Conservation designated lands south of the existing Campbell Heights Business Park near the Township of Langley border, encompassing an approximate area of an additional 245 hectares (600 acres).
Sunnyside Heights
The Sunnyside Heights Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) area is bordered by 168 Street in the East, 24 Avenue in the North and the Highway 99 Corridor Plan in the West. The area to the south is the protected Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve. In total, the plan area encompasses about 153 hectares (379 acres).