Para 218 does not allow you to 'save' RSS policies. What you are doing is putting them into your plan, provided there is appropriate robust evidence. Whether you have an adopted or emerging plan, the basic process is the same. Support it with evidence and ensure proper engagement on it. If your plan is adopted, this will fall under the 'partial review' (as stated in 218). You would also use a partial review to make changes to an adopted plan where monitoring/evidence indicates changes should be made. If your plan is emerging, you need to ensure there has been appropriate engagement on the issue. Even if you use the exact same wording, you will need to engage and support with evidence. You could produce some kind of interim policy statement, but it won't be part of the development plan. So, use 218 and get on with it.
