Statement of Community Involvement

Statement of Community Involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) will consult with all stakeholders, including local communities, businesses and public bodies, on planning matters.

This is the sixth version of the SCI with the first adopted in 2012. This latest version of the SCI amends the approach to consultation on planning policy, setting out key principles and introducing the preparation of bespoke ‘Community Involvement Plans’ for separate planning policy consultations.

Changes to the planning system and the context of the SCI are explained further in the Introduction.

Consultation and engagement on Planning Policy and Development Management (the planning application process), are covered in chapters 3 and 4 respectively.

Neighbourhood Planning is a key part of planning for local communities in the South Downs National Park. Consultation on neighbourhood planning is covered in chapter 5.

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