38District strategy

38 District strategy (1) The Executive may make a plan for a district (a district strategy) that states the long-term planning policy and goals for the district, consistent with the planning strategy. Note In making a district strategy, the Executive must consider the principles of good planning (see s 10). (2) A district strategy may— (a) include strategies, spatial policies and desired future planning outcomes for the district to guide and manage change in the district; and (b) set out principles and policies for development of areas within the district, including future urban areas; and (c) identify areas within the district for future detailed planning; and Note Detailed planning may be done through a planning and response report. (d) include other government strategies and policies applying to the district if appropriate. (3) The Executive must undertake public consultation before making a district strategy. Note In undertaking consultation under this Act, the Executive must consider the principles of good consultation (see s 11). (4) A district strategy is a notifiable instrument. (5) A district strategy must be published on the authority website.