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That (A) the draft Statement of Community Involvement, as set out in the documents submitted, be agreed, and published for a six-week period of consultation; and

(B) authority be delegated to the Head of Planning & Building Control to make minor or consequential changes to the document.

The Leader of the Council and the Executive Member for Planning and Growth submitted a report on the Statement of Community Involvement draft document for consultation. 

Councillor Haysey said the consultation would ensure that the Council took account of the expectations of its residents. 

The Garden Town Lead Officer explained this document had been updated under legislation which required the Council to review its statement setting out how it would consult the community and other stakeholders in the preparation and review of the Local Plan and other documents in the consideration of planning applications. The document reflected changes in the National Planning Framework over that time and took account of collaborative work with other councils in developing the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. 

Councillor J Goodeve said this document would be the subject of a six week consultation.  The Garden Town Lead Officer confirmed the consultation would be publicised via the website, social media and through identified contacts. 

Councillor Haysey said it would be helpful to authorise through delegation necessary minor changes to the document.

Councillor J Goodeve proposed, and Councillor G McAndrew seconded, a motion to support the recommendations now detailed.  After being put to the meeting, and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that (A) the draft Statement of Community Involvement, as set out in the documents submitted, be agreed, and published for a six-week period of consultation; and

(B) authority be delegated to the Head of Planning & Building Control to make minor or consequential changes to the document.