In the press
With Bill 8713 due to be examined by the committee on 12 November, several consultations on spatial planning would move online. This is a step in a wider initiative that could transform the way citizens find out about and give their views on projects in their local area.
A new neighbourhood, a change of land use, a development likely to cause nuisance: public consultations enable residents to view the relevant documents and submit their comments before certain decisions are taken. These processes could gradually be brought together on a single online portal.