Online maps disclaimer and help (South)

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Terms and conditions of use

We make every effort to ensure that the information in the Geographical Information System is accurate and up-to-date. However, the data does not constitute a legal record and we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or inconvenience caused by reliance on any information in this system.

A copy of an online map cannot be accepted as part of a planning submission.

Copyright

The mapping used in the Wiltshire Council South Area Geographical Information System is provided under licence from the Ordnance Survey. You are permitted to make a single copy for personal use. However, you must not copy or otherwise reproduce or download this data for any other purpose.

Please read the Ordnance Survey copyright statement below:

Ordnance Survey Data: The maps on this website are reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.

Wiltshire Council Licence Number 100049050.

More information on the Ordnance Survey at www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

Our website disclaimer also applies to the online map search.

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Online map search help

Using the map

Zoom in

Use the zoom in button to focus on a particular area of the map.

Zoom out

Use the zoom out button to view a wider area of the map.

Move the map area

Use the arrows at the sides of the map to move the map area in a chosen direction.

Move the centre of the map

Click the centre button and then click on the part of the map you want the area shown to be centred on.

Back

Use the back button to go back to the previous map position or view in the current screen. Note: This facility will only bring up the previous map view in the same search – it will not take you back to a previous screen or search.

Using the search form

You can enter a specific property, street, postcode, town or area in the search form. A list of all properties within the search area will then appear. You can click on the specific result you are interested in, or the result that you want the map to be centred on.

The number of results you receive will depend on how specific your search is. For example, if you search for a property by house number and street, the search will bring back a single result.

If you enter just the street name, the search will give you all the buildings in that street. You can then click on the result that you would like your map area centred on.

Change search/new search

Use the search again link to refine you search.

Use the search button to make a new search at any stage.

Print

Use the print button to print the current map view. The system creates a printable map as an Acrobat PDF document.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it by clicking on the symbol below. Acrobat Reader is well-established, free software.

Searching for a specific subject

Planning applications

Use the search form to look for a property or area. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
Either use the Recent applications button on the left to search for planning applications submitted since 1 Jan 2003 for the property or area displayed on the map.
Or se the Planning histories button on the left to search for all planning applications submitted between 1985 and 31 Dec 2002 for the property or area displayed on the map.
Buildings, parts of buildings or plots for which results have been found will be highlighted on the map.
Click on the area or building you are interested in for the details of the applications or history. The specific result will appear in a separate window, with links to further details.

Building control

1. Use the search form to look for a property or area. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
2. Use the Building control button on the left to search for all building control applications submitted since 1985 for the property or area displayed on the map.
3. Buildings, parts of buildings or plots for which results have been found will be highlighted on the map.
4. Click on the area or building you are interested in for the details all building control applications and history. The specific result will appear in a separate window, with links to further details.

Conservation features

You can search for features of special heritage importance to which additional planning restrictions apply.

Use the search form to find a specific area on the map. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
Click on the Conservation button on the left to search for features of special heritage importance in the area displayed on the map.
A form will appear for you to choose the feature you are interested in. Or click View all if you want all conservation features to be marked on the map.
Any conservation features you have selected for the requested area will be marked on the map.
Click on the feature you are interested in. A separate window will open containing links to additional information, such as policies, Government guidance, and so on.

Planning policies

Use the search form to find a specific area on the map. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
A list of policy types will appear in a separate window. A legend next to each policy type will show you how that policy will be represented on the map. Click on the policy or policies you would like marked on the map. The list of policy types also includes links to the policies themselves.
Any planning policies you have selected for the requested area will be marked on the map.
Click a specific area of the map for more details of the relevant policies.

Planning guidance (SPG)

Use the search form to find a specific area on the map. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
Click on the SPG button on the left to search for any Supplementary Planning Guidance for the area displayed on the map.
A list of policy types will appear in a separate window. Select the SPG or SPGs or policies you would like marked on the map. The list of SPGs also includes links to the documents themselves.
Any Supplementary Planning Guidance for the requested area will be highlighted on the map.

Full property report

Use the search form to look for a property or area. Click on the result you want the map centred on.
Click on the Full property search button on the left to search for all applications, histories, policies, guidance and features for the area displayed on the map.
A list of features will appear in a separate window. Select the planning features or features you would like marked on the map.
All of the planning features you have requested will be highlighted on the map. Click for more details.

Error messages

Timed out message

What to do if the following message appears on your screen:

'Your current session has either timed out or become invalid. Please click here to go to the first screen.'

Simply start your search again.

This message appears when you are have been in the system for some time – typically 30 minutes – without searching, viewing results or moving around the map.

Java message

If a message appears telling you that you need a more up-to-date version of Java, simply use the link in the message to download a more recent version and then follow the download instructions. Java is a well-established, free programming language that your computer uses.

If there is no link in the message, then go to the Java download page provided by Sun Microsystems.

This message appears because your machine is currently using an older version of Java that is not compatible with the online map system.

No map appears

If no map appears in the middle of the screen, this most likely means that you do not have Java installed on your computer.

You can download Java from the Java download page provided by Sun Microsystems. Java is a well-established, free programming language that your computer uses.

No results appear

The search form and search results open in a separate window. If you are using a firewall with a pop-up blocker, you may be asked by your firewall if you want to allow pop-ups from this site. You will need to click 'yes' or 'ok'.

If your firewall does not ask you if you want to allow pop-ups: go into the firewall settings, find the section for pop-up blocking and switch off the 'pop-up blocking' option. How to do this will vary according to which firewall you are using, but will most likely be a 'pop-up blocking' box to uncheck.