Statement of community involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) is in 2 parts. Part 1 of the current Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted on 17 July 2025. Part 2 was adopted on 1 August 2018.

Part 1 - Local Plan

Part 1 of the statement sets out how we will involve local communities, businesses and stakeholders when preparing the local plan and other planning documents.

Part 1 document:

Statement of Community Involvement (part 1) – July 2025 [pdf document]

Part 2 - Planning Applications

Part 2 of the statement sets out how we will involve local communities, businesses and stakeholders when determining planning applications and pre-applications.

Part 2 documents:

Statement of Community Involvement (Part 2) August 2018 [pdf document]
Notice of Consultation [pdf document]
SCI part 2 adoption statement [pdf document]
SCI part 2 explanatory note [pdf document]

Copies of the SCI part 1 and part 2 are available for inspection at the Town Hall upon request. You can also view them in the town’s public libraries.