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Planning consideration

National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)

All public transport access points where you can get on or off public transport

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Expected number of records
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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 Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)' data?

    Geospatial Commission - identified as a dataset to make data easier to find for the sector.

  • What is the driver for the request?

    Existing planning requirement

  • Which 2024 focus area does the request support?

    • Modern planning software
    • Other

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  • What is the 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)' consideration?

    NaPTAN is the national dataset for uniquely identifying all public transport access points in England, Scotland and Wales.

  • Is there legislation that defines 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)'?

    No

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)'?

    Department for Transport

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • Department for Transport

  • Is the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) a trigger?

    No

  • Is the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) something to consult during plan making?

    Yes

    • Provide information about when National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) is used during plan making

      This dataset will be used to inform the completion of a Design and Access statement, required for most applications.

  • Is there any National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data already available?

    Yes

    • What National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data is currently available?

      • Item 1

        url
        https://beta-naptan.dft.gov.uk/
        fields
        ATCOCode;NaptanCode;PlateCode;CleardownCode;CommonName;CommonNameLang;ShortCommonName;ShortCommonNameLang;Landmark;LandmarkLang;Street;StreetLang;Crossing;CrossingLang;Indicator;IndicatorLang;Bearing;NptgLocalityCode;LocalityName;ParentLocalityName;GrandParentLocalityName;Town;TownLang;Suburb;SuburbLang;LocalityCentre;GridType;Easting;Northing;Longitude;Latitude;StopType;BusStopType;TimingStatus;DefaultWaitTime;Notes;NotesLang;AdministrativeAreaCode;CreationDateTime;ModificationDateTime;RevisionNumber;Modification;Status
        licence
        OGL version 3
        coverage
        National
        publisher
        DfT
        attribution

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

    Yes

    DfT are the authoritative source

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No

Research

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)?

    No

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

    We do not need to understand this at this point.

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    N/A

  • National Public Transport Gazetteer (NPTG)

  • Who are the statutory consultees for National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)?

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)? How do we expect them to use National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)?

    N/A

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    This dataset will help users to locate transport access points, including bus, rail, tram, metro, underground, air and ferry services. It will inform development management decision making through development of transport assessments / travel plans for access / design and access statements, as well as in planmaking, when assessing the suitability of a site, in terms of transport accessibility.

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data?

    As per above

  • What are some potential uses of National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data?

    As per above

  • What's the value of adding National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data to the platform?

    As per above

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data available?

    N/A

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Last updated: 2024-07-10 00:00:00