12 Lifecycle Gates / Proceed or Hold

Evidence opens the gate.
Pressure does not.

Track preparation, review, proceed and hold status across twelve governance gates from mandate through stabilisation.

Status tracker - not statutory consent. 'Proceed' is a browser working status and cannot replace authorised minutes, contracts, permits, certificates or professional sign-off.

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0 Proceed0 In review0 Hold0 Owner set
Evidence-Led Authority

Link each gate
to the decision record.

Proceed or Hold

Approval-gate FAQs

What is the approval-gate tracker?

It is a private planning workspace covering 12 lifecycle gates. It does not approve, certify or manage a project by itself.

Does a selected status create formal approval?

No. Formal authority, evidence, minutes, contracts and signatures remain project-specific.

Where is the information stored?

Selections and notes remain in local storage in this browser unless the user deliberately copies a summary.

Does the tool send project data automatically?

No. The interactive tool does not transmit its working state. A separate enquiry only sends information the user chooses to submit.

Can the listed items be changed for a real project?

They are starting prompts. The appointed project team should add, remove or redefine controls in its formal system.

Who should own a decision?

The project should name one authorised accountable role with clear limits, evidence requirements and escalation.

What evidence is sufficient?

Sufficiency depends on the site, law, scope, contract and risk. Qualified advisers must identify and verify it.

How often should the register be reviewed?

Review it at every governance meeting, stage gate and material change in cost, time, scope, approval, risk or operations.

Can a gate proceed with open actions?

Only the formal decision authority can accept conditions. Critical safety, legal, funding or evidence gaps should not be hidden by a browser status.

Does an owner entry appoint that person?

No. A typed role or name is a working note and does not create an appointment, duty or contractual liability.

Can I copy a summary into meeting minutes?

Yes, as a draft working summary. Verify every field, date, authority and evidence reference before formal use.

What should happen after a hold decision?

Record the reason, corrective owner, required evidence, target review date and authority needed to reopen the gate.