Hedgerows

Research

Stages

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These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Hedgerows consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a Hedgerows?

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

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    • Local plans - Hedgerows are referenced a number of times in local plans, so we think that this consideration feeds into the process of creating a local plan as protected and important hedgerows should be factored in.

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Hedgerows?

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

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

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

  • What are some potential uses of Hedgerows data?

  • What's the value of adding Hedgerows data to the platform?

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