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A clear, professional explanation of OS MasterMap®, what makes it different, and when it’s the right choice for planning, CAD and surveying work.

Architect Ben Liddle of EDGE AD uses MapServe®’s Roof Layer, powered by Ordnance Survey data, to speed up early design work.

MapServe®’s new roof layer delivers authoritative roof material, geometry and orientation data to enhance UK building, planning, retrofit & risk workflows

The Leasehold Reform Act 2024 has redrawn ownership lines & MapServe’s freehold boundary data helps developers & legal professionals navigate title complexity.

MapServe® freehold boundary maps help uncover ownership issues—like ransom strips, unclear access, and overlapping titles before submission, reducing the risk of costly planning refusals in 2025.

Using 1m contour data on MapServe® reveals five critical site risks: drainage, access gradients, excavation surprises, flood vulnerability & SuDS conflicts, helping UK professionals save time, money & compliance hassle.

Get clear answers to the most common questions about OS MasterMap®, covering costs, accuracy, updates, and how to access data through MapServe®.

Explore why professionals in property development, environmental consulting & other industries rely on Ordnance Survey's MasterMap® rather than free mapping alternatives for up-to-date data.

Discover how our new Land Use layer in CAD format enhances OS MasterMap® by providing detailed UK land utilisation data for a wide range of professional applications.