Location Plan, Visualisation & OS Real Estate Maps
OS real estate maps provide accurate digital mapping for property development, land acquisition and site visualisation. Combining Ordnance Survey’s authoritative base data with boundary and infrastructure context, they support planning, portfolio management, marketing and investment analysis. Supplied digitally, they work with CAD and GIS software, and integrate with CAD OS MasterMap and GIS platforms for seamless design and analysis.
Basic / Planning (PDF & Images)
Submission-ready maps for planning or Land Registry. Easy to view, print and annotate.
- Formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Word (DOCX)
- Scales: 1:1250 (urban), 1:2500 (rural), 1:500 block plans
- North arrow, scale bar, OS licence text included
CAD (DWG / DXF)
Layered, editable mapping for AutoCAD/MicroStation. Ideal for precise drawing, overlays, cut/fill and site layouts.
- Formats: DWG, DXF (true scale, layered)
- Data: OS MasterMap Topography; optional contours/DTM
- Best for architects, engineers, survey & design teams
GIS (SHP / GPKG / GeoTIFF)
Georeferenced datasets for QGIS/ArcGIS analysis, theming and overlays. Great for appraisal, proximity and network analysis.
- Formats: SHP, GPKG, GeoTIFF, GML
- Order as AOI (custom area) or standard tiles
- Layers: MasterMap Topography, raster 25k/50k, aerial imagery
What is an OS Real Estate Map?
A digital map built from official Ordnance Survey data (MasterMap & Vector datasets) showing land parcels, buildings, boundaries, transport links and amenities. Files include a north arrow, scale bar, grid references and licence number for council compliance.
Key features
- Accurate Ordnance Survey base mapping
- Clear boundaries, infrastructure and routing context
- Integrates with CAD, GIS and Revit systems
- Coverage across Great Britain (excludes Northern Ireland)
- Fast digital turnaround — typically within 30 minutes
When do I need a Real Estate Map?
Use real estate maps during site selection, feasibility, acquisition and planning. Understand local context, transport access and nearby points of interest before applying or investing. For submission-ready mapping, pair with our 1:500 & 1:1250 Planning Pack.
Product Specification
| Base Mapping | OS MasterMap® Topography Layer (authoritative GB base) |
|---|---|
| Scales | 1:1250 (urban), 1:2500 (rural), 1:500 (block) or custom area |
| Coverage | Great Britain (excludes Northern Ireland) |
| Formats | Basic PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, DOCX | CAD DWG, DXF | GIS SHP, GPKG, GeoTIFF, GML |
| Delivery | Digital by email (target ~30 mins, 7am–11pm; large files may take longer) |
| Currency | Latest available direct from Ordnance Survey |
| Samples | Try a sample: Location Plan (1:1250) |
| Uses | Planning applications; feasibility; visualisation; professional reports |
| Printouts / Usage | Select quantity at purchase; additional copies require additional licence |
Licensing — Basic Plans vs CAD/GIS Data
We offer two straightforward licensing routes, depending on how you intend to use your Ordnance Survey mapping.
Basic Plans & Extracts (Printed Products Licence)
For planning or Land Registry submissions. Immediately ready to print or upload — no extra licensing needed.
- Single, immediate use for your stated purpose (e.g., planning submission)
- North arrow, scale bar, OS licence number on the plan
- Mark red/blue boundaries; annotate before submission
- Extra prints require extra licence quantity at checkout
Full terms: Printed Products Licence
CAD / GIS Data (OS Data Licence)
For editable mapping and analysis in professional software. Licensed for internal, project-specific use (aligned to our CAD product terms).
- Use in CAD/GIS (DWG/DXF, SHP/GPKG/GeoTIFF/GML) for your named project
- Term-based licence (e.g., 1–3 years) — renew/repurchase when expired
- Share with named sub-contractors on the same project (where permitted; form required)
- Not for resale/redistribution/other projects; public publishing requires OS Publishing Licence
Full terms: OS Digital Data Licence (CAD/GIS)
At-a-glance Comparison
| Feature | Basic Plans / Extracts | CAD / GIS Data |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Print/upload for planning or Land Registry | Editable design, analysis and internal project work |
| Formats | PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, DOCX | DWG, DXF, SHP, GPKG, GeoTIFF, GML |
| Licence type | Printed Products Licence (immediate/single use) | OS Data Licence (term-based, project-specific) |
| Sharing | Submit to portals; extra prints need extra licence quantity | Sub-contractors on the same project (where permitted) with form |
| Public publishing | Covered for the submission itself | Requires OS Publishing Licence |
| Typical products | Planning Pack, 1:1250, 1:2500 | CAD MasterMap, GIS MasterMap (AOI), Tiles |
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