Decision

We approve the publication of this draft document for public consultation.

Reasons for the decision

Adur Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Strategic Planning: It is a legal requirement for us to have an SCI and this updated version gives residents and all other stakeholders an opportunity to be involved in the process. The very essence of an SCI is to ensure engagement.

Worthing Cabinet Member for Regeneration: The revised draft SCI aims will ensure that the public, businesses and interest groups within Worthing can get involved in Planning Policy, Neighbourhood Planning and the planning application decision making process. This is an important part of local democracy.

Alternative options considered

Adur Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Strategic Planning: I am happy that no other options are available to us, it is important that we consult on the updated version of the SCI as has been prepared.

Worthing Cabinet Member for Regeneration: If a revised SCI is not in place, public consultation may not be carried out in accordance with statutory requirements.