The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires all local planning authorities to prepare a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This sets out when and how we involve our communities in preparing development plans and processing planning applications.

The Statement of Community Involvement has been prepared jointly by South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils.

It was formally adopted by South Hams District Council on 29th March 2012 and by West Devon Borough Council on 17th April 2012.

[Adobe Acrobat Document -- will open in new browser window]Adopted Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (April 2012)

[Adobe Acrobat Document -- will open in new browser window] Adoption Statement

Consultation

The Statement of Community Involvement was prepared in consultation with the community to find out their views about how they want to be involved in planning in the future. Feedback was gathered in early 2011 through a series of workshops and a questionnaire. In November 2011, a draft SCI was published for a formal six week consultation. Summaries of these consultations are provided in the documents below:

[Adobe Acrobat Document -- will open in new browser window] Summary of Early Consultation

[Adobe Acrobat Document -- will open in new browser window] Summary of Key Issues

Where can I view the documents?

Paper copies of the adopted Statement of Community Involvement, the Adoption Statement and summaries of the consultation are available to view at:

-South Hams District Council offices, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE

-Public libraries across the district (please check with the libraries for opening times)

-For further information contact the Strategic Planning Team at strategic.planning@swdevon.gov.uk