The Statement of Community Involvement, or SCI, sets out North East Lincolnshire Council's policy for community involvement and consultation in the preparation and review of Local Development Documents. It also contains guidance on consultation procedures for planning application's.
Community involvement is an important part of the process of preparing the Local Development Framework. The aim of the Statement of Community Involvement is to help ensure community ownership of the Local Development Framework, and to strengthen community involvement in planning over time. It also aims to improve overall representation and involvement across all sections of the community.