Research
These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.
Answering them wil help us learn more about the Minerals and waste plan consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.
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Do we understand the lifecycle of a Minerals and waste plan?
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Do we understand how the data is created/produced?
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Where will or should the data be used?
The policies set out within the Minerals and Waste Plan must be followed when submitting planning applications, as well as during the decision making process. Therefore, the data will be used byboth developers/landowners and LPA planning officers.
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What other planning considerations does it interact with?
Authority Monitoring Reports, County Councils, Development Plans, Development Plan Policies, Local Development Schemes, Local Planning Authority, Unitary Authorities, Waste and Recycling Facilities, Waste and Recycling Statistics.
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Who are the statutory consultees for Minerals and waste plan?
The Environment Agency, Natural England, Forestry Commission, the relevant authority
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Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Minerals and waste plan? How do we expect them to use Minerals and waste plan?
developers/landowners/site promoters, LPA DM planning officers
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What are the planning needs for this data?
Minerals and Waste Plan are an important element of Development Plans, which are the foundation of local planning decisions. The Minerals and Waste Plan provides the policies which seek to ensure that there are sufficient minerals or construction to meet the needs of the plan area, as well as ensuring that sufficient sites for facilities to meet the waste needs are provided. The policies must be followed when decision-making.
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Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Minerals and waste plan data?
developers/landowners/site promoters, LPA DM planning officers
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What are some potential uses of Minerals and waste plan data?
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What's the value of adding Minerals and waste plan data to the platform?
Minerals and Waste Plan are an important element of Development Plans, which are the foundation of local planning decisions. The Minerals and Waste Plan provides the policies which seek to ensure that there are sufficient minerals or construction to meet the needs of the plan area, as well as ensuring that sufficient sites for facilities to meet the waste needs are provided. The policies must be followed when decision-making.
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From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Minerals and waste plan data available?