We would like to hear your views on how we intend to involve and engage with local communities, businesses and other interested parties in the preparation of planning policy documents and in determining planning applications.
The methods are set out in the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) 2025 which we are required to review and update at least every five years.
We are committed to delivering excellent services to our local residents, businesses and service users, and consultation is a vital part of this.
It is important to us that our communities are given the opportunity to take part in the planning process at the earliest opportunity, so that decisions can be informed by a range of views. This consultation will allow feedback on how we set out to involve our communities in decision making.
Councillor Alex Farrell, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Local Plan, said: "Planning affects us all. The homes we live in, the places we work, the open spaces we enjoy and leisure facilities we use are all a result of planning policies and decisions. We want to ensure we are reaching and involving all members of the community in future consultations, so your feedback will help us ensure that we are doing just that."
The consultation runs from 9am on Friday 7 March 2025 to 11.59pm on Friday 18 April 2025. All comments must be submitted by this time if they are to be considered.
You can view and comment on the document by using our planning policy consultation portal.
A hard copy of the document is available to view at Lichfield District Council’s reception in Frog Lane.
The easiest way to submit your comments is by using the planning policy consultation portal. Alternatively you can email comments to: developmentplans@lichfielddc.gov.uk or by post to Policy and Strategy Team, District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6YU.