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[Topic/Question] How do I prepare a Statement of Community Consultation? [Answer] 
In preparing the Statement of Community Consultation (SOCC), the Planning Inspectorate strongly advises that the developer makes contact with the local authorities as early as possible. Further advice is available in the legislation and advice section of this website. Local authorities will have valuable local knowledge about the make-up of local communities and information on local bodies that can usefully be consulted, for example community groups.
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