# Change request and decision record

Recording a request does not approve it. Update the plans of affected issues after the decision.

| Field | Information to complete |
| --- | --- |
| Existing agreement | [Related issue and acceptance condition] |
| Requested difference | [New outcome and reason] |
| Impact | [Scope, capacity, testing, dependencies] |
| Options | [Narrow / replace other work / defer] |
| Decision | [Owner, date and rationale] |
| Updated plan | [Affected issues, communication and review date] |

Guide: https://taskending.com/en/blog/project-change-request-management-template/