Local Development Framework
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
The LDF places great value on meaningful community involvement.
The SCI is one of the documents within the LDF and it identifies
when our community will be involved in the development of the LDF
and how we will consult our community on planning applications.
The SCI has been the subject to an independent examination. An
Inspector, appointed by the Secretary of State, has examined the
SCI. We now have to make sure that the development of our LDF
documents, and future planning application processes, are
consistent with the commitments made in this statement.
Reflecting the purpose of the SCI, the District Council is
committed to involving the community in developing the SCI. Many
different groups and organisations, representing a number of
different issues, interests and local areas, were invited to
contribute to the development of the SCI.
The process of SCI development involved several phases of
community involvement:
- Interviews with individuals representing specific sectors (e.g.
health, business) and also individuals with experience of community
involvement.
- Community
workshops with people representing the views of
different community groups including residents, developers, local
businesses and service providers.
- Workshops with Town and
Parish Councillors to gain their views and discuss
their role in supporting community involvement in planning and
development.
- Wider consultation with the community on the SCI, before it was
finalised and submitted to the Secretary of State.
A copy of the SCI is available below
Contact
Tel: 01304 872477
E-mail: forwardplanning@dover.gov.uk
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