A project team from all three authorities has now been assembled. The priority now is to start the preparation work in order to produce the *Development Plan Document (DPD) over the next two years or so. This DPD will be produced with input from stakeholders and the community. An Engagement and Consultation strategy will outline how we will do this. We expect to launch this strategy by the end of the year (2020).  

*A Development Plan Document is prepared by local planning authorities and outlines the key development goals of the local development framework. Once adopted, development control decisions must be made in accordance with them unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

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