Consultation on Statement of Community Involvement

Overview

Local planning authorities are required to prepare a ‘Statement of Community Involvement’ (SCI). The purpose of the SCI is to provide the community with clarity on the levels of involvement and engagement that they should expect in the planning process with regard to plan-making and development management. The SCI sets out the procedures and standards that the Council will follow when undertaking consultation with sectors of the community.

Chorley Council published and adopted its latest SCI in January 2019. Since then, there have been significant changes made to planning legislation, and guidance. Under Regulation 10A of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended), local planning authorities must review local plans, and Statements of Community Involvement at least once every 5 years from their adoption date to ensure that policies remain relevant and effectively address the needs of the local community. Chorley Council has reviewed the SCI and produced this new SCI within the recommended timeframe to ensure it remains up to date. This revised SCI supersedes the 2019 SCI.

If you require the survey to be provided in an alternative format or require assistance in completing it, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at eric.kwok@chorley.gov.uk or by telephone on 01257 515151.

What happens next

The Council will review the comments received and the Consultation Version of SCI will be amended. A final SCI will be reported to Council Meeting to decide on formal approval.