The suitability of using monitoring data from existing monitoring regimes (e.g. by Statutory Authorities) to a particular Plan, has to be judged by the scale at which the data is collected and the scale of the Plan. For example, a National Air Quality Strategy is more likely to require monitoring information at a national level that indicates broad trends, rather than information at site specific level such as that collected at a specific kerbside air quality monitoring station.
The following tables provide examples of an SEA monitoring framework for each SEA topic. This SEA monitoring framework will need to be developed in conjunction with the Plan's monitoring framework.
An indicator is a measure of variables over time often used to measure achievement of objectives.
The following tables provide some examples of useful indicators relevant to monitoring of significant effects on each SEA topic which can be used to select and modify for a specific SEA. Other, more contextual, indicators should be identified to monitor for unexpected effects and consider the effectiveness of mitigation and enhancement measures.
Further information on objectives can be found in the scoping section (see Scoping - objectives).
Further information on the legislative requirements and other guidance for this stage can be found in the Related Items.