Whilst there is greater public participation in the planning process , we will continue to adhere to the time - table of submitting a draft plan to the chief executive in council for approval within nine months of the expiry of the plan exhibition period and processing section 16 applications and section 12a applicationssection 17 reviews within two months and three months respectively . this is to ensure that a proper balance is achieved between efficiency and public participation in the planning process 除了提供更多机会让公众参与规划过程外，我们会继续按照时间表，在图则展示期届满后九个月内，把草图提交行政长官会同行政会议审议，并会在两个月内处理根据第16条提出的规划申请，以及在三个月内处理根据第12a条提出的修订图则申请和根据第17条提出的覆核申请。
