Statement of Community Involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how we will involve the community in:

1. The development of planning policy and guidance documents
2. Applications for development proposals submitted to the council for planning permission

The current Statement of Community Involvement can be viewed here:

• Statement of Community Involvement November 2019 (pdf 603KB)
• Interpretation of SCI whilst COVID–19 social distancing measures are in place (pdf 41KB)

The adoption of the statement by Cabinet on 18 November follows a 6 week consultation with local residents and stakeholders. The statement includes our commitments to consult and involve people in the preparation and review of planning policy which includes:

• The Local Plan
• Supplementary planning documents or guidance
• Neighbourhood development plans
• Policy contained in master plans
• Consideration of planning applications

The Statement of Community Involvement is reviewed and updated every 5 years including recent changes in legislation and practice.