Local geological site

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 Local geological site 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 Local geological site?

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

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    • Local plans - Local geology sites are occasionally referenced in local plans, so we think that this consideration feeds into the process of creating a local plan.

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Local geological site?

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

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

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

  • What are some potential uses of Local geological site data?

  • What's the value of adding Local geological site data to the platform?

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