One of the key aims of the development plan processis to involve the community more effectively in the process of preparing planning policy documents, with the aim of producing quality development which meets the needs of the local community.

This Statement of Community Involvement document sets out the Council’s procedures for involving the public in the planning process, both in the preparation of planning policy documents and in the development control process.

• It sets out the minimum requirements for community involvement as given in the Planning regulations;
• It identifies who needs to be involved;
• It identifies the best way of involving the communities of Carlisle and district;
• It outlines the stages of consultation;
• It shows that the process can be managed and resourced effectively;
• It sets out the policy on consulting on planning applications.

The Statement of Community Involvement was updated in July 2017.