Statement of Community Involvement Review
Statement of Community Involvement Review - Consultation Draft
8 - Where to get help with a planning issue
8.1 Communities can choose to take up free advice and guidance, depending on their needs, through Locality, The Royal Town Planning Institute (Planning Aid) the National Association of Local Councils and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Planning Help). Each organisation will use its expertise, skills and track record advising on development to empower communities to reach the full potential of producing a neighbourhood plan from start to finish. Advice is available on issues such as understanding the planning process and finding local solutions to developing clear documents and building community support.
| Locality Email: info@locality.org.uk Phone: 0345 458 8336 Assistance Available: Supports local community organisations offering specialist advice, peer learning and Neighbourhood Plan support |
| The Royal Town Planning Institute (Planning Advice) Email info@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk Phone 020 7929 8338 Assistance available: Understanding and taking part in the planning system, commenting on planning applications, applying for planning permission, appealing against a decision, getting involved in the preparation of a Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plan |
| The National Association of Local Councils (Contact via Kent Association of Local Councils) Email: kalc@kentalc.gov.uk Phone: 01304 820173 Assistance available: Provide a national voice for Town and Parish Councils and services such as campaigning, legal, accounts and audit service |
| Planning Help (Campaign to Protect Rural England) National contact (for issues relating to national planning policy): Email: info@cpre.org.uk Phone: 020 7981 2800 Regional contact: Email: info@cprekent.org.uk Phone: 01233 714540 Assistance available: Advice on how to comment on a planning application, how to challenge a planning decision, local plans and neighbourhood plan |
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