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Thirdly, having different plans potentially in conflict can serve only to reduce clarity for those proposing development and preparing, commenting on or determining planning applications, especially if those plans have all been produced in the recent past, as these amendments would allow. Fourthly, there is established planning practice guidance that provides useful guidance for the preparation of neighbourhood plans where a local plan is emerging at the same time. This advises that plan-making bodies should take a proactive and positive approach, sharing evidence and working collaboratively to minimise any policy conflicts and produce complementary plans. We expect the same approach to be taken where SDSs are being prepared at similar times.