Community engagement for non-major developments

What you need to do

Engagement methods we recommend:

• leaflets or online engagement
• interactive digital engagement
• meet with ward councillors

Leaflets or online engagement

Set out the key aspects of a proposed development and tell others where they can find more information.

This can be done using:

• written or email correspondence
• newsletters
• leaflets
• website

For larger developments, an informative website, public exhibition or an engagement event could be hosted.

Interactive digital engagement

You can use an interactive website or digital engagement, such as social media platforms to provide information on your proposed development.

You’ll need to identify the key objectives of your proposal and provide a space for people to comment. This can be done using:

• online questionnaires
• surveys
• comments portal or similar

Consultation should include all communities within the area of the development site.

You should aim to capture a broad geographic and demographic profile.

Meet with Ward Councillors

Meeting with a Ward Councillor will allow you to discuss your development proposal and set out any concerns that may be raised by local residents.

Developers should notify officers when a meeting has been arranged with a ward councillor. Officers are not required to attend meetings with ward councillors.

The views of ward councillors don’t represent the council as Local Planning Authority.