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Planning consideration

National character areas

Geographically unique areas of the UK


Design stage
Backlog
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Legislation
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Expected number of records
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Frequency of updates
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Technical specification
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Background information

Each planning consideration we work on passes through the stages of our design process, where we research and answer specific questions to help us collect more information.

Backlog

  • Who asked for 'National character areas' data?

  • What is the driver for the request?

  • Which 2024 focus area does the request support?

Screen

  • What is the 'National character areas' consideration?

  • Is there legislation that defines 'National character areas'?

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'National character areas'?

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

  • Is the National character areas a trigger?

  • Is the National character areas something to consult during plan making?

  • Is there any National character areas data already available?

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

  • Will a data standard be required?

Research

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a National character areas?

  • Do we understand how the data is created/produced?

  • Where will or should the data be used?

  • Who are the statutory consultees for National character areas?

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of National character areas? How do we expect them to use National character areas?

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to National character areas data?

  • What are some potential uses of National character areas data?

  • What's the value of adding National character areas data to the platform?

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making National character areas data available?


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Last updated: 2025-01-28 16:42:23