Open roads

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These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

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

  • What is the 'Open roads' consideration?

    OS Open Roads is a high-level view of the road network, from motorways to country lanes in Great Britain. The links represent an approximate central alignment of the road carriageway and include roads classified by the National or Local Highway authority.

  • Is there legislation that defines 'Open roads'?

    No

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Open roads'?

    N/A

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • Uknown

  • Is the Open roads a trigger?

    Yes

    • What needs to be done because Open roads has acted as the trigger?

      A noise impact assessment may need to be completed - this will measure both existing and predicted noise levels of a proposed development.

  • Is the Open roads something to consult during plan making?

    Yes

    • Provide information about when Open roads is used during plan making

      This will be a consideration when assessing the suitability of sites, in terms of their access. It will also be a useful dataset when developing transport assessments, or travel plans, considering any required improvements to existing roads to support planned growth.

  • Is there any Open roads data already available?

    Yes

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

    Yes - Ordnance Survey

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No