Research
These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.
Answering them wil help us learn more about the Special areas of conservation 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 Special areas of conservation?
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Do we understand how the data is created/produced?
We expect that this data was produced using Ordnance Survey basemaps.
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Where will or should the data be used?
The data will ensure that the relevant mitigation is in place, both when plan-making and making planning decisions.
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What other planning considerations does it interact with?
- Local plans - SACs are occasionally referenced in local plans, so we think that this consideration feeds into the process of creating a local plan.
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Who are the statutory consultees for Special areas of conservation?
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Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Special areas of conservation? How do we expect them to use Special areas of conservation?
Developers/landowners/site promoters, LPAs and planning professionals
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What are the planning needs for this data?
In locations where SACs are present, it is likely that planning officers will require applicants to have consideration to this, and may require the submission of supporting documentation to highlight the mitigation proposed to ensure that there are limited impacts on the SAC.
Similarly, in locations where SACs are present, it is likely that the LPA will have policies included within their Local Plan, setting out the policy requirements relating to SACs. These ight include the grounds for which development might be refused or approved, as well as any mitigation which might be required to limit impacts on the area.
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Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Special areas of conservation data?
Developers/landowners/site promoters, LPAs and planning professionals
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What are some potential uses of Special areas of conservation data?
In locations where SACs are present, it is likely that planning officers will require applicants to have consideration to this, and may require the submission of supporting documentation to highlight the mitigation proposed to ensure that there are limited impacts on the SAC.
Similarly, in locations where SACs are present, it is likely that the LPA will have policies included within their Local Plan, setting out the policy requirements relating to SACs. These ight include the grounds for which development might be refused or approved, as well as any mitigation which might be required to limit impacts on the area.
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What's the value of adding Special areas of conservation data to the platform?
In locations where SACs are present, it is likely that planning officers will require applicants to have consideration to this, and may require the submission of supporting documentation to highlight the mitigation proposed to ensure that there are limited impacts on the SAC.
Similarly, in locations where SACs are present, it is likely that the LPA will have policies included within their Local Plan, setting out the policy requirements relating to SACs. These ight include the grounds for which development might be refused or approved, as well as any mitigation which might be required to limit impacts on the area.
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From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Special areas of conservation data available?