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Planning Applications: Official - Scotland
Open Data
Dataset Created

11/04/2023

Last Updated

11/06/2025

Description

This new planning applications data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems on a DAILY basis. There are 2 layers: Points & Polygons. Currently missing POLYGON data from East Ayrshire 'Development...

Formats:
WFS WMS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
Vacant and Derelict Land - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a national data collection undertaken to establish the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. The survey has been operating since 1988. This survey is associated with the Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, under which...

Planning Applications: Official PREMIUM - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

14/06/2023

Last Updated

12/03/2024

Description

This new planning applications data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems on a DAILY basis. There are 2 layers: Points & Polygons. Currently missing POLYGON data from East Ayrshire 'Development...

Formats:
WFS WMS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
Tree Preservation Orders - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

Whilst TPOs are a legal requirement they may not always be digitised accurately. Users of this data should not assume this data is totally accurate and should consult the specific local authority for more detail before making any decisions A TPO is made by the Local Authority, under Section 160...

Gritting Routes - Scotland
Open Data
Dataset Created

11/06/2021

Last Updated

15/01/2026

Description

Each local authority creates gritting routes and regimes to keep their most important roads (and in some cases footpaths) and networks clear come bad winter weather. Most LAs create these as line datasets. So the national dataset is a line format dataset. We now have two layers: one for road...

Formats:
WFS WMS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
Article 4 Directions - Scotland
Open Data
Dataset Created

07/12/2021

Last Updated

27/05/2026

Description

An Article 4 Direction is a statement made under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011. The Direction, made by a local authority and approved by Scottish Ministers, removes all or some of the permitted development rights on an area. The...

Formats:
WFS WMS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
Building Standards: Official - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This new building standards data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems. There are 2 layers: Points & polygons (not all local authorities collect polygon data) ALL 32 LOCAL AUTHORITY VERIFIERS...

Building Standards: Official PREMIUM - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This new building standards data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems. There are 2 layers: Points & polygons (not all local authorities collect polygon data) ALL 32 LOCAL AUTHORITY VERIFIERS...

Local Development Plans - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

30/04/2026

Last Updated

30/04/2026

Description

Development plans set out the long term vision for development in each planning authority and are used to assess planning applications. The latest available local development plan (LDP) spatial data for Scotland is shared here. Where a planning authority has their own data portal where the LDP...

Conservation Areas - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 a local authority may determine which parts of its area are of special architectural or historic interest and may designate these as Conservation Areas. The public will normally be consulted on any proposal to...

Culverts - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

Scottish legislation (Section 17) of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 dictates that records of culverts must be created and maintained. Specifically: (1) Every local authority must prepare a map which shows (or more than one map which, taken together, show) relevant bodies of water...

Planning Applications: Official - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This planning application data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems. There are 2 layers: Points & Polygons (East Ayrshire's polygon data is buffered points) ALL 34 PLANNING AUTHORITIES ARE NOW...

Air Quality Management Areas - Scotland
Open Data
Dataset Created

11/06/2021

Last Updated

26/05/2026

Description

Local Authorities have a duty to designate any relevant areas where the air quality objectives are not (or are unlikely to be) being met as Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs). AQMAs must be designated officially by means of an 'order'. The extent of the AQMA may be limited to the area of...

Formats:
WFS WMS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
Planning Applications: Official PREMIUM - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This planning application data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems. There are 2 layers: Points & Polygons (East Ayrshire's polygon data is buffered points) ALL 34 PLANNING AUTHORITIES ARE NOW...

Community Asset Transfer Register - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This dataset is an amalgamation of data related to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the new duties this places on local authorities. Part 5: Asset Transfer Requests: Provides community bodies with a right to request to purchase, lease, manage or use land and buildings belonging...

Community Asset Transfer Register PREMIUM - Scotland
Restricted Data
Dataset Created

05/06/2026

Last Updated

05/06/2026

Description

This dataset is an amalgamation of data related to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the new duties this places on local authorities. Part 5: Asset Transfer Requests: Provides community bodies with a right to request to purchase, lease, manage or use land and buildings belonging...

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