What happens after the closure of the exhibition period?
After closure of the public exhibition period, any submissions made will be considered by the responsible authority (in this case, the Minister for Planning). The Minister will appoint an independent panel to hear submissions. All submitters will be notified of the panel hearing and be given the opportunity to be heard at the panel. Following the hearing, the panel must report its findings on the submissions and make a recommendation to the Minister. The Minister will then make a decision on the application.
