Collect any necessary data that are not already available or could not be derived from the community engagement process. Use technical and consultative methods to establish the required data (and accordingly the Consultation planning scheme policy is likely to apply). The range of information that could be relevant is outlined below. This is not an exhaustive list, and judgment is needed to ensure that only information relevant to the proposal is provided. Use the baseline data to consider the general trends that are Document likely Predicting occurring in the locality based on past or comparable experience. impacts and their and rationale. assessing Predict the likely impacts of the development proposal not addressed through the criteria in the codes in the planning Summarise scheme, and alternatives to the proposal, including a 'no findings for each development' scenario and how the proposed development will alternative, negatively and/or positively alter or influence the trends and including: social conditions in the locality. The likely impacts that may occur the nature of will differ for different development types. the impact; who is Use the baseline data to compare social conditions before and affected; after changes resulting from the development and significance of enhancement/mitigation strategies. the impact. Assess the significance of each predicted impact and the potential for cumulative impacts. Identify and compare possible alternatives (including the 'no development' option) and their advantages and disadvantages for different stakeholders. Evaluating Identify strategies that may enhance positive impacts and Report and mitigate negative impacts. recommendations and their rationale. Evaluate alternative enhancement and mitigation strategies in of their acceptance by stakeholders, the likelihood of implementation and ongoing management, their costs and benefits, and their effect on project viability. Make recommendations about: whether positive social impacts generally outweigh negative social impacts; whether negative impacts and risks can be satisfactorily mitigated to acceptable levels; the likely effectiveness of strategies to enhance positive impacts. Develop an impact management plan to: Impact and management plan define strategies required to mitigate adverse impacts and monitoring enhance positive impacts; develop contingency plans to identify and respond to potential future problems; develop monitoring and response plans (where relevant); and outline community engagement programs relevant to the proposed strategies.
Collect any necessary data that are not already available or could not be derived from the community engagement process. Use technical and consultative methods to establish the required data (and accordingly the Consultation planning scheme policy is likely to apply). The range of information that could be relevant is outlined below. This is not an exhaustive list, and judgment is needed to ensure that only information relevant to the proposal is provided. Predicting and assessing Use the baseline data to consider the general trends that are occurring in the locality based on past or comparable experience. Predict the likely impacts of the development proposal not addressed through the criteria in the codes in the planning scheme, and alternatives to the proposal, including a 'no development' scenario and how the proposed development will negatively and/or positively alter or influence the trends and social conditions in the locality. The likely impacts that may occur will differ for different development types. Use the baseline data to compare social conditions before and after changes resulting from the development and enhancement/mitigation strategies. Assess the significance of each predicted impact and the potential for cumulative impacts. Identify and compare possible alternatives (including the 'no development' option) and their advantages and disadvantages for different stakeholders. Document likely impacts and their rationale. Summarise findings for each alternative, including: the nature of the impact; who is affected; significance of the impact. Evaluating and Identify strategies that may enhance positive impacts and mitigate negative impacts. Evaluate alternative enhancement and mitigation strategies in of their acceptance by stakeholders, the likelihood of implementation and ongoing management, their costs and benefits, and their effect on project viability. Make recommendations about: whether positive social impacts generally outweigh negative social impacts; whether negative impacts and risks can be satisfactorily mitigated to acceptable levels; the likely effectiveness of strategies to enhance positive impacts. Report recommendations and their rationale. and monitoring Develop an impact management plan to: define strategies required to mitigate adverse impacts and enhance positive impacts; develop contingency plans to identify and respond to potential future problems; develop monitoring and response plans (where relevant); and outline community engagement programs relevant to the proposed strategies. Impact management plan