Decision details

To agree the Updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for adoption.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            thedraft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and proposed changes be noted and commented on;

(2)            a 21-day period of public consultation on the updated Statement of Community Involvement be agreed and the Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regeneration be authorised to undertake the consultation;

(3)            following the conclusion of the public consultation, it be agreed thatsubject to minor changes, the Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regeneration, be authorised to make any changes considered appropriate and to formally adopt the document.

Reason for Decision:  It had been over 10 years since the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)was lastrevised andadopted.  Thepublishing ofa newSCI facilitated Regulation 18 Consultation on the upcoming draft New Harrow Local Plan as it was good practice to ensure that the SCI was updated prior to launching such an extensive borough wide consultation.