Freedom of information response
Article 4 Directive shape files
1. Most recent Article 4 Directive shape files in vector format. Currently, the mapped Article 4 Directive cannot be assessed in sufficient detail, and having access to them in vector format is crucial for our analysis for planning purposes. I am happy to receive map/shape files in any recognised vector format which contains the coordinates describing the shape of the Article 4 area and can be used in GIS software.
As Article 4 Directives are part of land designation, these shape files should be publicly accessible. Therefore, I kindly ask that you provide these shape files in a compatible vector format.
2. Additionally, I request the most up-to-date Article 4 Directive documentation in re-usable (computer readable) format (not as images or scanned documents). Having access to this documentation is essential for our comprehensive understanding and application of these directives.
3. Also, please provide information about any APIs that you may have relating to planning information such as shape files, planning applications (in machine readable pdf) or other information.
1. Due to our copyright agreement with the Ordnance Survey, the council are unable to supply any GIS data to a third party who are not working on our behalf therefore we are unable to supply any data in response to point 1
2. It is confirmed that there are no Article 4 Directions within Thurrock and as such there is nothing to map electronically in this regard.
3. The council do not publish any data using APIs therefore we are unable to supply anything information regarding point 3