SCI Regulation 28 Statement of Consultation - Scarborough ...
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1.0 Foreword<br />
What is the Purpose <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Consultation</strong>?<br />
1.1 The Borough Council would like your views on the best way <strong>of</strong> involving the<br />
community in the planning process.<br />
1.2 The Council wishes to involve all members <strong>of</strong> the community, residents, businesses,<br />
community groups and others, in planning the future development <strong>of</strong> the Borough.<br />
1.3 To help the community become involved in the planning process, whether in<br />
formulating new policies and proposals in the new Local Development Framework or<br />
commenting on planning applications, the Borough Council is preparing a statement <strong>of</strong><br />
who, when and how people will be involved.<br />
1.4 This will be set out eventually in a document called the “<strong>Statement</strong> <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Involvement”.<br />
1.5 There are many ways in which this involvement could be achieved and to inform what<br />
goes into the <strong>SCI</strong> this document outlines the options and seeks your views on the most<br />
appropriate approach.<br />
Does this affect me?<br />
1.6 Everyone who is affected by the proposed Local Development Framework (previously<br />
known as the Local Plan) or by planning applications should note the contents <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Statement</strong> <strong>of</strong> Community Involvement as it will explain how the Borough Council aims<br />
to keep you and other people involved in ‘Planning in <strong>Scarborough</strong> Borough’.<br />
What to Comment on?<br />
1.7 To help focus on the issues the document asks questions at certain sections. Please feel<br />
free to add any other comments you feel relevant. However, this document specifically<br />
concentrates on improving public participation and is not intended to be used to make<br />
comments relating to specific planning proposals, planning policy or other Council<br />
related subjects.<br />
How long do I have to comment?<br />
1.8 For the purposes <strong>of</strong> this stage you have 6 weeks to comment. However, this is a<br />
continuous process and any comments you make during this consultation stage, or in<br />
the future will be taken on board.<br />
1.9 If you have any comments on this draft document please send them by 5.00pm on 22<br />
July 2005 to :<br />
FORWARD PLANNING<br />
SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL<br />
TOWN HALL, ST NICHOLAS STREET<br />
SCARBOROUGH, YO11 2HG<br />
Or e-mail them to:<br />
Or Fax them to:<br />
Forward.planning@scarborough.gov.uk 01723 354979<br />
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