4. Section 11 of the Act of 2000 is amended by the substitution, in subsection (3), of the following paragraph for paragraph (b):

“(b) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (a), a planning authority—

(i) shall consult with members of the public in such manner (which shall include the holding of a public meeting or an online public meeting) as it considers appropriate, and invite submissions in writing from members of the public, in relation to a proposed development plan, and

(ii) may invite oral submissions from members of the public in relation to a proposed development plan.”.