Based on the type of development proposal, applications are circulated to referral agencies for assessment and inputs based on their respective area of expertise. Not all types of applications are circulated to the same referral agency. For instance, an application for a retaining wall is circulated to the Engineering section for assessment but not to the Public Health Authority. However, referral agencies, such as; the Department of Environment, Development & Policy Planning Unit and Ministry of Local Government receive all planning applications that are submitted, for statutory, monitoring or community awareness purposes. The diagram below is an illustration of the process for considering an application.