Radon

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 Radon 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 Radon?

    No

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

    N/A

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    During the assessment of a site.

    Whilst developing a proposal for a site.

    During the "searches" process in conveyancing.

    • Local plans - Radon gas is occasionally referenced in local plans, so we think that this consideration feeds into the process of creating a local plan.
    • Planning conditions

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Radon?

    N/A

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

    N/A

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    Understanding the presence of radon is essential for homeowners, landowners and developers, to ensure that sufficient mitigation is taken to prevent any harmful effects.

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

    Developers - so that they can prepare the correct mitigation

    Planning officers so that they know mitigations are required

    Citizens/conveyancers need to know Radon levels for searches

  • What are some potential uses of Radon data?

    Understanding mitigating Radon levels is important for building controls - as referenced in this guidance document

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

    It could be built into services helping developers to assess and prepare proposals for a site

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

    N/A