Article 4 Directive - Planning Shape Files - Freedom of information requests

Title or Description
Article 4 Directive - Planning Shape Files
FOI Number
2024598
Date Received
07/06/2024
Type of Request
EIR
Request or Question
I am writing to formally request the provision of 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
There are currently no Article 4 Directions in place in the Scottish Borders.