This stage consisted of 4 steps:

• A Pre-Draft Public Consultation.

• The preparation of a Chief Executive’s Report on the public consultation.

• The issuing of strategic directions from the Elected Members regarding the preparation of the plan.

• The preparation and approval of a draft plan and associated Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report and Appropriate Assessment Natura Impact Report.

The pre-draft Public Consultation concluded in June 2022. A Chief Executive’s Report was prepared summarizing the submissions received during said consultation and was taken into consideration by the Councillors before the draft plan was made.