THE 11-week public consultation period for the City Plan 2015 closed on Friday and, with more than 4000 submissions, it is shaping as a major issue for the March 19 election.
More than 12,000 people consulted officers since September, asking questions about civic parks, rezonings, building densities, tree clearing, foreshore management and extending the urban footprint.
City planners will conduct a review of all submissions, which is unlikely to be completed before council goes into caretaker mode in February.
They will go through every submission, identify key issues raised and make recommendations to the council.
Finalising the plan will be one of the main priorities of the next council.
Candidates for election will be expected to have clear positions on how they would deal with issues raised in the town plan.
Submitters will be notified after the planning review and council will also send the state its recommendations, a response to issues residents raised and any proposed amendments.
Once Planning Minister Jackie Trad approves the amendments, the final plan will be presented to the new council for adoption.
Until the new town plan is adopted, council will continue to operate under the current Redlands Planning Scheme.
Council hosted 52 community activities, including 25 information sessions, 10 key stakeholder group briefings, and 17 sessions with city planners.
