The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, presented the report of the Director of Business, Development and Growth which advises Members of the responses to the draft Statement of Community Involvement and the document for adoption. 

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) will provide the community and other interested parties with clarity on the levels of involvement in the planning process.  It details how the Council will consult in relation to preparing planning policy documents and in determining planning applications.

The SCI also covers the consultation process for Supplementary Planning Documents, when a Neighbourhood Plan application is submitted, and the consultation process for the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. 

Once finalised, the Council is required to act in accordance with the adopted document.

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded the DECISION – To adopt the Statement of Community Involvement.