2.15

Thank you for consulting Historic England on the current update to the Council's Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). As the Government's adviser on the historic environment Historic England is keen to ensure that the protection of the historic environment is fully taken into account at all stages and levels of the local planning process. This consultation deals with the Council's updated approach to public consultation for planning policies and planning applications. These requirements are set out in legislation in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011), Town and Country Planning (Local Development) England Regulations 2004, the Town and County Planning (Local Planning) England Regulations 2012, and the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

General Comments:
The Council's stated methods of communication all appear appropriate. We have noted that Historic England is listed as a statutory body and a specific consultation body at paragraph 2.15 in respect of plan preparation at a paragraph 2.19 in respect of consultations on the evidence base.

We hope that above comments are of assistance.

"Targeted involvement of organisations and service providers"


This HAS to include individual Schools, Doctors Practises, Hospital Trusts, Utilities etc. as well as Essex Highways, and other groups