statement of community involvement
Barnet Council is preparing a report on public engagement in major developments following a deputation in October 2025.
Barnet Council is preparing a report on public engagement in major developments, following a deputation at its meeting in October 2025. The council voted to submit the deputation to the current consultation on local validation requirements and to bring a report to a future meeting. This aims to address concerns about transparency and resident influence in the planning process.
The report's completion and presentation timeline depends on when the next appropriate meeting is held, as stated in October 2025. A statement of community involvement (SCI) is a document outlining how a local authority will involve the community in its planning applications.
Key facts
- Barnet Council will produce a report on public engagement in major developments. Source
- This decision followed a deputation at a council meeting on 21 October 2025. Source
- The council voted to submit the deputation to the current consultation on local validation requirements. Source
- The decision was based on a proposal by Councillor Houston, seconded by Councillor Zinkin. Source
- The timeline for the report's completion and presentation depends on the next appropriate meeting. Source
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