Main rivers

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 Main rivers 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 Main rivers?

    No

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

    N/A

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    N/A

  • N/A

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Main rivers?

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    In both policy and DM planning the presence of rivers indicates other constraints and considerations, such as; flood plain, nutrient neutrality requirements and biodiversity. The river itself is a constraint that would be considered when looking for suitable sites to develop.

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

    N/A

  • What are some potential uses of Main rivers data?

    N/A

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

    N/A

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

    The Main River data is a subset of river data. For example OS open rivers has more data within it - but - is not a statutory dataset