Community Consultation in the Planning and Development Process aims to help you weather the often-complex nature of consultation in the planning process. This process can be daunting and even downright stormy for community members, developers and other planning stakeholders, but does not need to be. Usually, there are great benefits for the community and the project when everyone participates in a cooperative manner.

Whether you have struck upon consultation in the middle of a development whirlwind, as storm clouds approach, or in the calm, this guide provides helpful hints. Yet it is not comprehensive. You will also need other advice and resources for your consultation efforts.