3.2 Key Stages The stages of the ISA process are summarised in the table that follows:
Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
1.
Setting the context
2.
Collecting and reviewing baseline information
3.
Identifying sustainability issues through stakeholder involvement
4.
Developing Sustainability Objectives and indicators
5.
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1.
Testing the NSDS objectives against the Sustainability Objectives established at Stage A
2.
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1.
Appraising predicted effects of the alternative spatial development options against the Sustainability Objectives to identify a preferred option
2.
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3.
Proposing measures to monitor the effects of implementing the NSDS
4.
Consulting on the NSDS and appraising any changes against Sustainability Objectives
1.
Monitoring and responding to the effects of the NSDS
Table 1: Key Stages of Integrated Sustainability Appraisal
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