One of the requests was for a new access road to the site, which would reduce traffic in nearby residential areas, Surrey Police said.

The second request is for site redevelopment plans, which will allow the force to renovate and rebuild areas of its headquarters that are no longer sustainable or fit for purpose.

Mount Browne has been the headquarters of Surrey Police for over 70 years.

Deputy Chief Constable Nev Kemp previously said: “We need fit-for-purpose facilities and technology that support our operational activity, not just now, but for many years to come. »