Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 15, 2024

Purpose: To agree the Draft Statement of Community Involvement for a period of consultation.

Content:   i.       the content of the Draft Statement of Community Involvement is agreed.   ii.     public consultation on the Draft Statement of Community Involvement is agreed beginning on Tuesday 29th October 2024 and ending on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 as set out in paragraph 1.1 of the report and Appendix C; and   iii.    authority be delegated to the Executive Director: Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside to agree any necessary minor amendments to the Draft Statement of Community Involvement prior to public consultation.

Reasons for the decision: The Council is required to update its SCI every five years. We think it is important that we invite people to comment on a document that is about how we engage and consult on planning matters in the future.

Alternative options considered: Not consulting on the SCI and adopting the enclosed version. However, we think it is important people have the opportunity to influence the content of the document before it is finalised.