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Resolution to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare and exhibit an amendment

Authorisation may or may not be granted by the Minister for Planning, or may granted subject to conditions. 

Opportunity for the public, and other key stakeholders, to make a written submission in support of, or objection, to the proposed amendment

Consideration of all written submissions. Council must then decide to either:

• change the amendment in the manner requested
• refer submissions to an independent Panel for review
• abandon all or part of the amendment

Consideration of the submissions by an independent Panel, appointed by the Minister for Planning

Consideration of the Panel's findings and recommendations. Council must then decide to either:

• adopt the amendment (with or without changes), or
• abandon all or part of the amendment

Submission of final adopted amendment by Council to the Minister for Planning for approval

Minister for Planning approves or refuses the amendment