The continuous process of participation and consultation can also contribute to appraising options during the Part 1 Appraisal process and in making recommendations for the next stages in the STAG study. It should be recognised that this can be an inherently more difficult task to do thoroughly during Part 1.
Practitioners should plan carefully for stakeholder involvement and feedback at this stage in advance of finalising the Part 1 Appraisal results. Adopting a proactive approach that includes the wider public can encourage and promote momentum in the overall process. Consensus can also emerge over the relative priorities for implementation.
