Shropshire Council has launched a public consultation to get the public's opinion on the planning process.

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) will go out for public comment for the next 12 weeks, and gives residents a guide on how you can have your say on planning applications.

It sets out how Shropshire Council will engage communities and organisations on planning issues across the county.

It gives information on how the council seeks to involve people in the plan-making process and in the determination of individual planning applications.

Robert Macey, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for housing and strategic planning, said: "Planning plays an important role in shaping the places where people live and work; therefore, it is important that there is public confidence in the planning system.

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"The planning system affects everybody who lives in, works in or visits Shropshire.

"By getting involved in the planning process local communities, stakeholders and other organisations can contribute more to the shaping of their local environment.

"It is the role of Local Planning Authorities to administer the planning process, both in setting long term priorities for their area and in making judgements on development proposals. This must be done in a fair and open manner, which allows the opportunity for the public to become empowered in the decision-making process.

"The council views constructive community involvement as central to the development of sound and robust plans and in the determination of individual planning applications."

The council will use electronic communication as the default method, as it is often the most efficient, and allows residents to view, consider and comment as required, at a time and place convenient to them.