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OS Landplan |
 OS Sitemap is derived from the Ordnance Survey’s National Geographic Database and is the latest and most up to date information available. It is primarily used by professionals in the land and property sector but is also used by home owners who require detailed maps for planning permission.
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 OS Landplan presentational quality maps offer a high level of detail over a large area. The 1:10,000 scale colour maps are ideal for large scale feasibility studies and, when combined with OS Sitemap, offer the professional an unrivalled mapping solution. |
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The most accurate Ordnance Survey dataset
Latest available large-scale mapping information
Site centred
Format choice, including colour or black and white plots, or raster image and a vector data option
Data is available in themes (for example, buildings, water, woodland)
DXF data output
Choice and flexibility of licensing
Available in store, via email or through desktop mapping
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Better decision making where accuracy of buildings and features is required
Currency – minimises nasty surprises or errors as your project progresses
Ease of use, with ‘visibility’ all round the project site for a full 360° evaluation
You choose the output best suited to the demands of your project, including budget and any aesthetic or technical requirements
You can design the output of your map to fit specific presentational needs
Compatibility with CAD systems avoids duplication of effort and costly errors
Allows you to choose the most appropriate licence for your project
Accessibility options where there are time, mobility or other constraints
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High-level detail at 1:10 000 scale
Site centred
Largest scale of Ordnance Survey raster data with the option to show contours
Choice of graphic plot or raster data format
Outputs including full colour, black and white or greyscale hard copy, image or TIFF data output
You decide what area is on the map
Available in store, via email or through desktop mapping
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Minimises surprises or errors as your project progresses
Ease of use, with ‘visibility’ all around the project site
Sound planning decisions can be made using contour information, giving you a more detailed picture of the lie of the land
Ability to choose which format matches requirements and allows the data to be imported into your imaging or CAD system
Output can match your requirements and budget with a choice of presentation appropriate to project or plan demands
You only pay for what you use
Accessibility options where there are time, mobility or other constraints
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Historical Mapping |
 OS Select is a customised map based on Ordnance Survey’s famous Os Explorer and OS Landranger Map series. It allows the customer to centre their chosen location in the middle of the map and add an image and title of their choice to the front cover.
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 Ordnance Survey’s archive contains an extensive catalogue of more that 1,500,000 historical maps covering England, Scotland and Wales. The information is often used by professionals in the land and property sector and is being increasingly used by genealogists. |
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Choice of title, cover images and site on which the map is centred
Quality, UV-resistant, 300 dpi ink-jet printing on water-resistant paper
Foldable or flat map
OS Select – Explorer® at 1:25 000 scale
OS Select – Landranger® at 1:50 000 scale
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A bespoke map, exclusive to its owner, OS Select is ideal for corporate or personal use – making a unique gift where appropriate
Durable map
Choice according to use – foldable for easy storage and outdoor use and flat map for display purposes with potential use as a gift
Offers greatest detail, an ideal scale for outdoor activities
Perfect for an overview of the local area and planning short breaks
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More than 1 500 000 original maps covering England, Wales and Scotland
Mapping at various scales commenced from the early 1800s. With most available from the 1850s.
Provided as town plans or at scales that include 25 inches:1 mile, 6 inches:1 mile and 1 inch:1 mile
Shows margin information, some of which includes surveyor annotations and any other detail where shown
Contours, latitude and longitude, parish boundaries, railways, roads, waterways and woods can be clearly seen
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Opens up a vast archive for your specific historical interests
Enables study of the evolution of the terrain and man’s impact on it
You can determine the date and scale of the map for your needs
You can track the different use of land and buildings over time
Allows you to observe significant changes in the landscape such as cliff erosion
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| Administrative Boundary Maps |
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Aerial Photographs |
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 Administrative Boundary maps are ideal for identifying which local authorities need to be contacted when planning large building projects. They are also a useful addition to archival records in libraries, educational and legal establishments and local government offices.
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 Ordnance Survey’s aerial photographs can be invaluable to individuals involved in project planning and analysis. The photographs will help identify changes to buildings, boundaries, water features and vegetation. |
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Instant ordering from Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centres
Simple depiction of counties
Tactile utilisation
Colour-coded information
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Instant access, reducing time
Choice of separate areas or full Great Britain
Suitable for flat, rolled or folded use or storage
Allows easy identification of different boundaries and areas
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The photographs show a birds eye view of the area at the time the photograph was taken
High image quality – superb clarity and sharpness of image
Scanned or plotted prints and a variety of enlargements are available
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Can be used to identify changes in the landscape if used in a chronological series
Allows ease of identification of an area of interest and its surroundings
Provides useful partner mapping and data information for the planning process
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| For more information on Ordnance Survey products please contact your local Business Partner or the National Map Centre on 020 7222 2466. |
