Consultation can help the TDA make better informed decisions. This is because the consultation process

• enables us to gather information from stakeholders; this can bring new ideas, extra context and a broader view than we might otherwise be able to provide
• encourages careful consideration of all available options, and
• highlights potential problems early on, enabling us to put them right before decisions are finalised.
  

Consultation is also effective in increasing trust and engagement with our stakeholders. This is because consultation

• promotes transparency and accountability
• improves awareness and understanding of the decision making process, and
• encourages stakeholder ownership and commitment to new developments.