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Cross-reference planning constraints, review site allocations and support asset management decisions — all on one map covering 265+ official UK data layers.
Planning, estates and asset management teams within local authorities regularly need a fast way to cross-reference constraints on a site — whether reviewing a planning application, assessing a candidate site for a Local Plan, or considering the future of council-owned land. Maplify brings together Green Belt, flood risk, heritage, ecology and Land Registry data on one map, searchable by address, postcode or grid reference.
Officers can draw a site boundary directly on the map to see every applicable constraint layer, without needing to consult multiple internal and external GIS systems separately.
Local authority teams are often stretched across planning, estates and regeneration functions, with limited dedicated GIS support. A tool that consolidates official constraint data into one searchable map speeds up routine checks — supporting faster, more consistent decision-making across planning applications, site allocations and asset management.
For smaller parish and town councils without in-house GIS capability, Maplify offers a straightforward way to check constraints on sites within their area, including for neighbourhood plan preparation.
| Task | Traditional Method | With Maplify |
|---|---|---|
| Check multiple constraint layers on a site | Consult separate internal GIS layers and external government portals | All layers on one interactive map |
| Review a candidate site for a Local Plan | Manual desk-based assessment per site | Screen constraints across multiple sites quickly |
| Check council land for disposal | Commission external desktop searches | Self-serve screening in minutes |
| Support parish/town council enquiries | Refer to district or county GIS team | Direct access to constraint data |
Search the site address or draw its boundary on the map.
Review Green Belt, flood risk, heritage and ecology layers.
Cross-reference with housing allocations or Local Plan policy where relevant.
Check Land Registry ownership for asset management purposes.
Export a report to support internal reports or committee papers.
This is general guidance, not professional or legal advice — confirm specifics with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
Planning Officers
Cross-reference constraints when assessing applications or pre-application enquiries.
Estates & Asset Management Teams
Screen council-owned land ahead of disposal or development decisions.
Local Plan & Policy Teams
Assess candidate sites for site allocations and sustainability appraisal.
Parish & Town Councils
Check constraints on sites within their area for neighbourhood planning.
Maplify supports planning and land teams across the public and private sector.
Can local authority officers use Maplify alongside their own GIS systems?
Yes. Maplify is designed as a fast cross-reference tool — officers can check a site against 265+ official data layers in seconds, complementing internal GIS and planning systems rather than replacing them.
Can Maplify support council asset management and disposal decisions?
Yes. Estates and asset management teams can screen council-owned land for planning constraints, flood risk and heritage designations before considering disposal or development options.
Does Maplify help review site allocations during a local plan process?
Yes. Officers assessing candidate sites for a Local Plan or Site Allocations DPD can screen constraints quickly to support the site selection methodology and sustainability appraisal.
Can parish and town councils use Maplify?
Yes. Smaller councils without dedicated GIS resource can use Maplify to check planning constraints on sites within their area, including for neighbourhood plan preparation.
Is Land Registry data available for council-owned land?
Yes, where a title is registered with HM Land Registry. Maplify shows title boundaries and ownership records to support land audits and asset registers.
Search any UK site and cross-reference constraints in minutes.
