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Submission numbers are not treated as a referendum
Policy 6.18 says support and opposition counts are not a referendum. Submissions are used to identify planning issues that need consideration and a response.
What this does not prove: Numbers can show participation, but the policy says the issues raised are the focus of assessment.
Primary sourceCity Policy 6.18 Public Consultation | Page 10“the numbers counted must not be seen as a referendum on whether a proposal should proceed or not.”Open the source pagePrimary sourceCity Policy 6.18 Public Consultation | Page 10“The examination of submission is instead a way of identifying planning issues that need to be considered and addressed.”Open the source page