Have your say on getting involved in
planning
A consultation on how people can get involved in Durham
County Council’s planning process starts today (15 April).
The Statement of Community Involvement sets out how individuals,
local communities and other interested parties can play a part in all aspects
of planning, from commenting on applications to being part of a neighbourhood
planning forum for their area.
It also explains how the council will consult on the County
Durham Plan as well as providing advice to town and parish councils on
involving local people and groups in the preparation of neighbourhood plans.
People can find out more and take part at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation.
Copies of the consultation will also available at all council
libraries and customer access points with members of the public able to send
comments to FREEPOST Spatial Policy or spatialpolicy@durham.gov.uk.
The
consultation is part of the council’s responsibility to regularly review how
residents, businesses and other stakeholders play a part in planning issues. Anyone
wishing to take part can submit comments until 5pm on Friday, 13 May.
