SCI Regulation 28 Statement of Consultation - Scarborough ...

5.0 Development Control
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 In addition to setting out how the public will be involved in the policy making process,
the SCI must also set out standards for community involvement in the Development
Control process.
5.1.2 The general public usually only become involved in the Development Control process
when they submit an application or enquiry or when they may be affected by, or
otherwise interested in a proposal. The Development Control Service currently take
extensive measures to ensure that the public are aware of issues which they may wish to
comment upon. This section outlines the current processes for involving the community
in Development Control issues. In addition to the community many other organisations,
stakeholders and interested parties also comment upon planning proposals and this is
also addressed.
5.2 Pre-Application Consultation
5.2.1 The level of pre-application consultation depends upon the nature of the proposal. The
Planning Service respect the rights of potential applicants and pre-application
negotiations generally remain confidential. As such, little pre-application consultation
usually takes place beyond statutory or technical consultees, unless:
(a) the site is one where a development brief has or is to be prepared, or
(b) the Developer takes the decision to discuss the proposal with Town/Parish Councils,
nearby residents, interested parties, etc, prior to the submission of a formal
application.
5.2.2 The Planning Service does however value community involvement in planning
applications and considers that on major or contentious applications it would be
beneficial for the developers to seek to involve the community prior to submission of a
planning application, in order that important issues can be identified at an early stage. It
is intended to prepare a protocol for developers on how best to involve the community
prior to submission of their planning application. Developers will be expected to submit
with their application a statement of what action they have taken to involve the local
community.
5.3 Who Would be Consulted?
5.3.1 The Council will encourage developers of major or contentious schemes to involve
local communities, voluntary groups, and local businesses prior to the submission of a
planning application. This will be achieved through developers being encouraged to :-
• hold public exhibitions,
• hold public meetings,
• consider use of surgeries to focus on particular issues
• hold workshops to gather ideas and information
• use web sites to publicise schemes
• use the media to publicise schemes
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