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How you can influence the framework
Simply put, you can influence the local development framework if you get involved and if you make sure your involvement is helpful.

The earlier you get involved, the easier it should be to influence the process for better.

Act early
If you want to influence any of the documents in your local development framework it is essential to act early.

There are plenty of opportunities for early involvement

It is possible to be involved later on, but you are less likely to change things, because under the new system the Govenment wants local authorities to take key decisions early on (reference: PPS 12, paragraph 1.3iii).

Decide as early as you can what documents you believe are needed and what you want them to say. Make suggestions to your local authority while it is still considering which issues to include in its initial consultation.

Don't wait to be invited.