FOI Request - Article 4 Directive Documents

Request 101003583726

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.

Response 01-07-2024

1. Please note when using data obtained via our spatial data portal, the data is made available under licence and anyone accessing the data must adhere to the licencing agreements. Our data is split between Open Government License and INSPIRE Licensing for personal use only.

This information is published on our website and is therefore exempt under section 25 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, information otherwise accessible. For ease of reference please find a link to the web page here:

https://data-moray.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/moray::article-4-direction-moray/about

2. See attached document. This is the only format available of the original directive.

3. Planning/Moray Council spatial data is made available at the link below; therefore exempt under section 25 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, information otherwise accessible. Please note when using data obtained via our spatial data portal that the data is made available under licence and anyone accessing the data must adhere to the licencing agreements. Our data is split between Open Government License and INSPIRE Licensing for personal use only.

https://data-moray.opendata.arcgis.com/