Statement of community involvement
Statement of Community Involvement - draft for consultation
We have published our draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This consultation provides you with an opportunity to have your say on how we consult on planning policy and development management matters.
Where to find the document
Draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).
A hard copy of the SCI is available at the:
- Council reception at Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road Slough, SL1 2EL during normal opening hours
- Council libraries: Britwell Library, Cippenham Library, Langley Library and the Library at The Curve during normal opening hours.
How to have your say
The consultation runs from the 4 July 2025 to 29 August 2025. You can:
- comment about the Statement of Community Involvement can be made through the CitizenSpace portal. (This is our preferred method of response)
- print and complete the SCI representation form and email it to planningpolicy@slough.gov.uk
- post the representation form to: Statement of Community Involvement, Planning Policy, Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road Slough, SL1 2EL.
Equal opportunities
We are promoting use of our consultation portal, but the representation form can also be used.
If you or someone you know wants to take part and has accessibility requirements please contact us so we can assist your participation.
- In person at the council offices during opening hours.
- By post to Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road Slough, SL1 2EL.
- Through the call centre on 01753 475111.
- Call 07514 723179.
The current Statement of Community Involvement
A Statement of Community Involvement is a document that sets out how the council’s planning team will engage with residents in the area.
Involving members of the community in planning decisions is an essential part of a responsible and empowering planning system. Involving residents in the planning process allows them to help shape development in their local area and minimise the risk of inappropriate development.
Slough's Statement of Community Involvement was adopted by Slough's Full Council at its meeting held on 12th December 2006. It was formally adopted as part of the Slough Local Development Framework on 30th March 2007.
Sloughs Statement of Community Involvement sets out the following:
- The council's intended approach to involving partners, interested parties and the community in the production of the Local Development Framework as well as major development control decisions.
- The proposed arrangements for participation and consultation.
Prior to the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement, an independent inspector was appointed to examine the 'soundness' of the Submission Statement of Community Involvement, which was submitted to the Secretary of State on 23rd December 2005.