OS MasterMap - Sites Layer

OS MasterMap® Sites Layer is a nationally maintained dataset that maps the detailed extent of important locations such as Airports, Schools, Hospitals, Ports, Utility and Infrastructure sites and more. The points of access into these sites from the nearest road network, and routing points that reference the ITN Road Network are also provided.
The Sites Layer is designed to enhance the analytical use of OS MasterMap® Topography Layer. It provides more intelligence for applications such as asset management, emergency and contingency planning, risk and flood analysis; whilst providing closer integration with the ITN Layer and AddressBase® products.

Features & benefits

Provides access and routing point attribution
Enhances the analytical use of OS MasterMap® Topography Layer.
Interoperable with other OS MasterMap layers.
A representation of what people see in the real world.
A nationally consistent and maintained view of sites.
Features are grouped into seven themes enabling more tailored use.

Suggested Uses

Asset management.
Risk assessment.
Site planning and development.
Land and property planning and transactions.
Emergency Services contingency planning.

Technical details

Format: GML 3.2.1
Data structure: Vector (Points and Polygons).
Themes: Air transport, Education, Medical care, Rail Transport, Road Transport, Water transport, Utility or Industrial.
Scale: 1:1250 to 1:10 000.
Update Frequency: Six-monthly from April 2013 release – This is planned to increase to quarterly updates in the 2014 releases.
Supply: DVD.
Coverage: Great Britain.