“Statement of community involvement” involves what about what?
Following a 4-week public consultation, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council unveiled its new draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) at a meeting of the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee on 28th July. This describes how local residents, businesses and other organisations can be involved in the planning process in Epsom and Ewell.
It is a legal requirement for the Council to have an SCI and to review it every five years as the way in which communities and the Council interact changes.
Planning decisions affect us all so, if you are interested in your area and would like to be involved in shaping future planning policy in Epsom & Ewell, you can:
- Sign up to receive notifications about local plan consultations.
- Read the council’s Local Development Scheme to find out what documents are going to be produced and when.
- Monitor the council’s Planning Policy webpages for updates and latest news.
· Check if a Neighbourhood Forum has been established in your area to prepare a neighbourhood plan.
The draft SCI can be read in the Agenda Reports Pack of the committee meeting, but please be aware that it is subject to some small amendments as a result of questions and suggestions raised by councillors at the meeting.
