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[Topic/Question] What is a Statement of Community Consultation? How do I contribute to this? [Answer] 
The Statement of Community Consultation (SOCC) is produced by the developer to determine the way they will consult with the local community prior to application. The SOCC is sent to the local authority to comment on. The developer must consult with the Local Authority within whose boundary the proposals fall and allow at least 28 days for response. These discussions will be an opportunity for the Local Authority to help the developer devise a consultation programme that is sensitive to the make-up of the communities likely to be affected by a proposal. Further information can be found in CLG's Guidance on pre-application consultation. The developer must have regard to comments received from the local authority and then carry out the consultation with the local community as set out in the SOCC. If local people have ideas on how community consultation is best carried out, they can submit them to their local authority to pass on to the developer in its response to the SOCC. Alternatively they can advise the developer directly using the contact details provided in their publicity material or on the programme of projects.
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