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Some sites are straightforward. Others are a maze of risks, slopes and planning history. If you're working blind — or stuck behind a screen — the right map extras can save hours (and headaches). Think: • 1m contours for terrain • Planning boundaries to avoid rework • Historical overlays to spot red flags early 👇 Here’s how pros de-risk site work — without leaving their desk. #ArchitectsUK #PlanningConsultants #SurveyorsLife #UrbanPlanning #SiteAnalysis

Some sites are straightforward. Others are a maze of risks, slopes and planning history. If you're working blind — or stuck behind a screen — the right map extras can save hours (and headaches). Think: • 1m contours for terrain • Planning boundaries to avoid rework • Historical overlays to spot red flags early 👇 Here’s how pros de-risk site work — without leaving their desk. #ArchitectsUK #PlanningConsultants #SurveyorsLife #UrbanPlanning #SiteAnalysis

Need a quick site analysis map — without hunting for datasets? Here’s how to create one in minutes using Ordnance Survey's NGD data and Autodesk AutoCAD. 🎯 Download MasterMap with land use data 🏥 Highlight key categories (e.g. hospitals, care homes) 📍 Use radius + hatching to map surrounding use 📤 Export a clean image for your design & access statement Fast, visual, and focused — ideal for planning submissions or early-stage feasibility. Anyone using this method for high-level analysis before diving deeper? #OSNGD #SiteAnalysis #PlanningApplications #AutoCADTips #ArchitectsUK #UrbanDesign #MapServe #MappingTools

Need to visualise Freehold boundaries without wading through a legal pack? Here’s a faster way to export your OS MasterMap with Freehold boundaries as a clean PNG — ready for planning packs, site analysis or quick client visuals. This 2-minute tutorial covers: 🏡 Adding Freehold Boundaries as a layer 📍 Exporting the exact area you need 🖼️ Saving a PNG straight from AutoCAD Whether you're prepping for a site visit or simplifying a title check — this method makes Freehold info easy to share. Curious: how often do you need boundary data in visual format? #FreeholdBoundaries #PlanningApplications #AutoCADTips #MappingTools #ArchitectsUK #Surveyors #MapServe #PropertyMapping

AutoCAD tip that saves time — and sanity. If you’ve ever wrestled with saving a DWG as a PDF, PNG or JPEG… Here’s the no-nonsense guide, in under 90 seconds. ✅ Works for planning apps ✅ Easy to share with clients ✅ No plugins, no faff We made this for architects, surveyors and planners who’d rather crack on with the job — not fiddle with file formats. 🎥 Watch the quick demo below. #AutoCAD #Architecture #Surveying #PlanningPermission #MapTools #TechTips

How to create a location plan using Autodesk AutoCAD (step-by-step). If you’re submitting a planning application, you’ll need a location plan — usually scaled to 1:1250 on A4. In this 3-minute tutorial, we walk through: - Setting the right units and scale - Creating layouts and viewports - Adding red outlines for planning boundaries - Exporting your map as a PDF Simple, clear, and ready for professionals. 🎥 Watch here if you’re new to this — or want a faster way to get it right first time. #AutoCAD #LocationPlan #PlanningApplications #ArchitectsUK #Surveyors #CADTips #MapServe