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Search any UK location to check railways, roads, HS2 safeguarding, cycle routes and EV charging before you buy, plan or develop.
Updated: periodically as source agencies republish data · Last checked by Maplify: July 2026
This layer maps the complete Network Rail railway network and over 2,500 station locations, HS2 safeguarded areas, the motorway and A-road network, the 16,000-mile National Cycle Network, EV charging point locations, and Clean Air Zone / London ULEZ boundaries. Together these give a full picture of a site's transport connectivity and any transport-related planning constraints.
HS2 safeguarding shown here covers confirmed phases of the route, protecting the corridor from development that would prejudice construction — properties within it may face planning restrictions or qualify for HS2 compensation schemes.
Transport connectivity is central to sustainable location arguments in planning applications, since proximity to public transport reduces reliance on private cars and supports higher-density development in national and local policy. Developers and planning consultants check this layer to establish walking distances to stations, road access quality, and cycle network provision as part of a transport statement.
Separately, HS2 safeguarding carries its own distinct restrictions and compensation implications, making it worth checking specifically rather than assuming general transport infrastructure data alone covers this risk.
Railway line & station
Network Rail infrastructure — station proximity commonly supports sustainable location arguments.
HS2 safeguarded corridor
Confirmed HS2 route protection area — consultation with HS2 Ltd is required for certain planning applications.
National Cycle Network route
Signed long-distance and local cycling routes, relevant to active travel provision.
EV charging point
Public rapid or fast charging location — useful for identifying coverage gaps.
A common planning convention assesses walking distance to the nearest railway station: under 400 metres is considered excellent, up to 800 metres good, and over 1,200 metres poor, feeding directly into sustainable location and car parking standard arguments. Applications within the HS2 safeguarded corridor require consultation with HS2 Ltd before certain permissions can be granted, and permanent structures may be refused if they would prejudice construction.
New residential development is increasingly expected to demonstrate EV charging provision, and understanding existing public charging coverage helps establish whether a site sits in an underserved area that a scheme could usefully address.
Measure walking distance to the nearest railway station to support a sustainable location argument.
Check whether the site falls within the HS2 safeguarded corridor and confirm consultation requirements with HS2 Ltd.
Identify National Cycle Network routes near the site to support active travel provision in the design.
Review existing EV charging coverage to inform on-site charging proposals.
Check the Air Quality and Noise Maps layers for the same site, since these frequently correlate with transport corridors.
This is general guidance, not professional or legal advice — confirm specifics with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
Property Developers
Assess connectivity and HS2 safeguarding risk before committing to a site.
Planning Consultants
Build sustainable location arguments and transport statements.
Architects
Design EV charging and active travel provision into new schemes.
Surveyors
Factor transport connectivity and HS2 status into valuation reports.
Solicitors
Confirm HS2 safeguarding status during conveyancing due diligence.
Landowners
Understand connectivity and any HS2-related restrictions before development.
Transport checks are commonly run alongside these related layers.
What transport data is included on the map?
Network Rail railway lines and 2,500+ stations, HS2 safeguarded areas, motorways and A-roads, the National Cycle Network, EV charging points and Clean Air Zone / ULEZ boundaries.
How do I check if my property is in the HS2 safeguarded area?
Search the property on Maplify and enable the HS2 Safeguarding layer. Properties within the safeguarded corridor may be affected by planning restrictions or eligible for HS2 compensation schemes.
What compensation is available for properties affected by HS2?
Schemes include Express Purchase (unblighted value purchase within the safeguarded area), Need to Sell (for owner-occupiers with a qualifying reason to sell), and Rent Back (sell but continue living in the property until needed for construction).
How is transport accessibility assessed for planning applications?
A common approach measures walking distance to the nearest railway station — under 400m is considered excellent, up to 800m good, and over 1,200m poor — alongside bus stop proximity and road access, to support sustainable location arguments.
Does the map show electric vehicle charging coverage?
Yes. Rapid (50kW+) and fast (7–22kW) public charge points are shown, useful for identifying coverage gaps as well as charging availability near a specific site.
Does this layer include planned future infrastructure?
Confirmed schemes such as HS2 safeguarding are included, but early-stage or unconfirmed transport proposals may not yet appear — check with the relevant transport authority for schemes still in development.
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| Provider | Network Rail, HS2 Ltd, National Highways, DfT |
| Geometry type | Line (rail/road), Point (stations/charging), Polygon (HS2 safeguarding) |
| Coverage | England and Wales |
| Update schedule | Periodic check against source agency data |
| Reference date | July 2026 |
| Licence | Open Government Licence v3.0 |
