Computing & Software
Landmark launches Premium Layers subscription for Promap
Landmark Information has announced
the launch of a new monthly subscription
service, which provides surveyors,
developers, architects and other land
and property professionals with access
to premium location data that provides
vital intelligence for current and future
projects. Price Paid Data – contains
information about the sales of
single residential properties
which are sold for full market
value to private individuals in
England and Wales, which have
been submitted to the Land
Registry (HMLR) for registration.
The low-cost subscription provides
immediate access to a wealth of data
layers within Landmark’s flagship data and
mapping tool, Promap v2 – including: Land Use Constraints - includes
areas that are deemed to be of
natural importance and have
restrictions that may limit the extent and
type of property development that can
take place. Land Use Constraints Data
includes Special Areas of Conservation
(SAC), Sites of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI), Listed Buildings and Green Belt.
Planning Application Data – includes
planning applications for planning
permission submitted to local authorities
throughout Great Britain via local
authority weekly planning lists. The
data includes large, small and minor
applications which are split on the basis of
estimated project value.
Personal Ownership Title Information
– contains Title numbers for non-
commercial polygons. This dataset does
not provide any information regarding the
owner.
OS MasterMap Highways Network -
includes access to Road Classification,
Road Name, Unique Street Reference
Number (USRN), Turn Restrictions, Access
Restrictions, Maintenance Responsibility,
Reinstatement Information, Height Weight
Width and Length Restrictions – includes
existing, planned roads and also those
under construction.
By accessing the data in Promap v2, it
saves time from having to research the data
from multiple sources and enables quicker
decisioning on projects. Users purchase
Premium Layers on a one month rolling
contract. A special launch promotion is
taking place whereby customers who sign-
up before the end of March will receive the
third-month for free.
A special launch promotion is available
which offers subscribers the third
month free – to get started contact
the team on 0330 036 6627,
email [email protected] or visit
www.info.promap.co.uk/premium-
layers to find out more.
MBS Software: trusted solutions for daylight & sustainability
Founded in 1997, MBS Survey Software Ltd
is an independent company specialising in
providing bespoke software, expert analysis
and training for professionals within the
built environment.The business employs a
small and highly motivated team of software
developers and analysts, led by Managing
Director David Maltby and Software Director
Jason Bird, both of whom have been with
the company since its infancy and continue
to play hands-on roles.
MBS supports its range of software
solutions, with comprehensive training
and information services designed
to get the most from the software, as well
as professional analysis, consultancy
services and development of bespoke
solutions. “MBS products are the most widely used
software solutions of their kind in the
UK and are increasingly used all over the
world. They are fully in line not just with
BRE guidelines and compliance tests,
but also with the latest climate-based
modelling.”
The company can also provide Laser
Scanning and 3D modelling services, in
consultation with leading specialists in
this field. For further information about MBS
Survey Software Limited and its range
of products & services, please contact
David Maltby or Jason Bird, on
020 3176 0984.
MBS Products include the best selling
Waldram Tools for AutoCAD®; the recently
developed Daylight for SketchUP®; and
Surveying Software. The Revit plugin is
also soon to be released.
These are enabling customers to carry out
a range of tasks, quickly and efficiently,
within a familiar and intuitive software
environment. Tasks include:
• Master planning
• Facade analysis
• Solar glare studies
• BREEAM analysis
• Transient shadow studies
• Rays oflight.
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