Brownfield Register

Name: Brownfield Register
Creator: ckan

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This dataset lists brownfield land considered suitable for housing development across England. Compiled from registers maintained by local planning authorities, it provides standardised, up-to-date information on site location, size, ownership status, and planning history for previously developed land. The register aims to improve consistency and quality of data held locally, giving developers and communities greater certainty about available sites and supporting the identification of land for new housing. It forms part of national efforts to encourage reuse of brownfield sites and streamline planning decisions related to housing supply.Brownfield registers will provide up-to-date, publicly available information on brownfield land that is suitable for housing. This will improve the quality and consistency of data held by local planning authorities which will provide certainty for developers and communities, encouraging investmen...

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Field	Type	Description
OrganisationURIOrganisation uri	text	URI identifying the local planning authority responsible for the register.URI identifying the local planning authority responsible for the register.
OrganisationLabelOrganisation label	text	Name of the local planning authority responsible for the register.Name of the local planning authority responsible for the register.
SiteReferenceSite reference	text	Unique identifier assigned to the brownfield site.Unique identifier assigned to the brownfield site.
PreviouslyPartOfPreviously part of	text	Reference to a previous site this entry was formerly part of.Reference to a previous site this entry was formerly part of.
SiteNameAddressSite name address	text	Name or address identifying the brownfield site's location.Name or address identifying the brownfield site's location.
SiteplanURLSiteplan url	text	Link to a map or plan showing the site's boundary.Link to a map or plan showing the site's boundary.
CoordinateReferenceSystemCoordinate reference system	text	Coordinate system used for the site's geographic coordinates.Coordinate system used for the site's geographic coordinates.
GeoXGeo x	int	Easting coordinate of the site location.Easting coordinate of the site location.
GeoYGeo y	int	Northing coordinate of the site location.Northing coordinate of the site location.
Hectares	number	Area of the site in hectares.Area of the site in hectares.
OwnershipStatusOwnership status	text	Indicates whether the site is publicly or privately owned.Indicates whether the site is publicly or privately owned.
Deliverable	boolean	Indicates whether the site is considered deliverable for housing.Indicates whether the site is considered deliverable for housing.
PlanningStatusPlanning status	text	Current planning permission status of the site.Current planning permission status of the site.
PermissionTypePermission type	text	Type of planning permission granted for the site.Type of planning permission granted for the site.
PermissionDatePermission date	text	Date on which planning permission was granted.Date on which planning permission was granted.
PlanningHistoryPlanning history	text	Link to the site's planning application history.Link to the site's planning application history.
ProposedForPIPProposed for pip	text	Indicates whether the site is proposed for permission in principle.Indicates whether the site is proposed for permission in principle.
MinNetDwellingsMin net dwellings	int	Minimum estimated number of net new dwellings the site could provide.Minimum estimated number of net new dwellings the site could provide.
DevelopmentDescriptionDevelopment description	text	Description of the proposed or permitted development on the site.Description of the proposed or permitted development on the site.
NonHousingDevelopmentNon housing development	text	Description of any non-housing development proposed on the site.Description of any non-housing development proposed on the site.
Part2	text	Indicates whether the site is included in Part 2 of the register.Indicates whether the site is included in Part 2 of the register.
NetDwellingsRangeFromNet dwellings range from	text	Lower estimate of the range of net dwellings for the site.Lower estimate of the range of net dwellings for the site.
NetDwellingsRangeToNet dwellings range to	text	Upper estimate of the range of net dwellings for the site.Upper estimate of the range of net dwellings for the site.
HazardousSubstancesHazardous substances	text	Details of any hazardous substances present on or near the site.Details of any hazardous substances present on or near the site.
SiteInformationSite information	text	Additional information describing the site.Additional information describing the site.
Notes	text	Free-text notes providing further details about the site.Free-text notes providing further details about the site.
FirstAddedDateFirst added date	text	Date the site was first added to the register.Date the site was first added to the register.
LastUpdatedDateLast updated date	text	Date the site's entry was last updated.Date the site's entry was last updated.

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Sample data (5 records)

Record 1GeoX: 394765 · GeoY: 222567

{
  "GeoX": "394765",
  "GeoY": "222567",
  "Notes": "",
  "Part2": "",
  "Hectares": "0.15",
  "Deliverable": "yes",
  "SiteplanURL": "https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5cAurora%5cCBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript%24&nocache=416161679&resize=always&inspect_query=CBCBrownfield&inspect_value=001&scale=512",
  "SiteReference": "BFR001",
  "FirstAddedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "PermissionDate": "",
  "PermissionType": "",
  "PlanningStatus": "not permissioned",
  "ProposedForPIP": "",
  "LastUpdatedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "MinNetDwellings": "14",
  "OrganisationURI": "http://opendatacommunities.org/id/district-council/cheltenham",
  "OwnershipStatus": "owned by a public authority",
  "PlanningHistory": "",
  "SiteInformation": "",
  "SiteNameAddress": "Land at Chester Walk Car Park",
  "PreviouslyPartOf": "",
  "OrganisationLabel": "Cheltenham Borough Council",
  "HazardousSubstances": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeTo": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeFrom": "",
  "NonHousingDevelopment": "",
  "DevelopmentDescription": "",
  "CoordinateReferenceSystem": "OSGB36"
}

Record 2GeoX: 396916 · GeoY: 223124

{
  "GeoX": "396916",
  "GeoY": "223124",
  "Notes": "Only part of site permissioned remaining site Allocated in Pre-Submission Cheltenham Plan",
  "Part2": "",
  "Hectares": "2.17",
  "Deliverable": "yes",
  "SiteplanURL": "https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5cAurora%5cCBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript%24&nocache=416161679&resize=always&inspect_query=CBCBrownfield&inspect_value=002&scale=1024",
  "SiteReference": "BFR002",
  "FirstAddedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "PermissionDate": "",
  "PermissionType": "outline planning permission",
  "PlanningStatus": "permissioned",
  "ProposedForPIP": "",
  "LastUpdatedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "MinNetDwellings": "58",
  "OrganisationURI": "http://opendatacommunities.org/id/district-council/cheltenham",
  "OwnershipStatus": "not owned by a public authority",
  "PlanningHistory": "https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=OPZI30EL08300|https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=8500116PC",
  "SiteInformation": "",
  "SiteNameAddress": "\"Premiere Products, Bouncers Lane\"",
  "PreviouslyPartOf": "",
  "OrganisationLabel": "Cheltenham Borough Council",
  "HazardousSubstances": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeTo": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeFrom": "",
  "NonHousingDevelopment": "",
  "DevelopmentDescription": "Outline application for up to 58 residential dwellings including access with all other matters reserved for future consideration",
  "CoordinateReferenceSystem": "OSGB36"
}

Record 3GeoX: 393435 · GeoY: 221653

{
  "GeoX": "393435",
  "GeoY": "221653",
  "Notes": "Allocated in Pre-Submission Cheltenham Plan",
  "Part2": "",
  "Hectares": "1",
  "Deliverable": "yes",
  "SiteplanURL": "https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5cAurora%5cCBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript%24&nocache=416161679&resize=always&inspect_query=CBCBrownfield&inspect_value=003&scale=1024",
  "SiteReference": "BFR003",
  "FirstAddedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "PermissionDate": "",
  "PermissionType": "full planning permission",
  "PlanningStatus": "permissioned",
  "ProposedForPIP": "",
  "LastUpdatedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "MinNetDwellings": "68",
  "OrganisationURI": "http://opendatacommunities.org/id/district-council/cheltenham",
  "OwnershipStatus": "unknown ownership",
  "PlanningHistory": "https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=OLGHJAELGZK00",
  "SiteInformation": "",
  "SiteNameAddress": "Land at Lansdown Road (Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters)",
  "PreviouslyPartOf": "",
  "OrganisationLabel": "Cheltenham Borough Council",
  "HazardousSubstances": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeTo": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeFrom": "",
  "NonHousingDevelopment": "",
  "DevelopmentDescription": "Demolition of all existing buildings on site and erection of 68no. new homes, access, landscaping and other associated works at the former Police Headquarters, Lansdown Road",
  "CoordinateReferenceSystem": "OSGB36"
}

Record 4GeoX: 395844 · GeoY: 223333

{
  "GeoX": "395844",
  "GeoY": "223333",
  "Notes": "Allocated in Pre-Submission Cheltenham Plan",
  "Part2": "",
  "Hectares": "0.8",
  "Deliverable": "yes",
  "SiteplanURL": "https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5cAurora%5cCBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript%24&nocache=416161679&resize=always&inspect_query=CBCBrownfield&inspect_value=004&scale=1024",
  "SiteReference": "BFR004",
  "FirstAddedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "PermissionDate": "",
  "PermissionType": "full planning permission",
  "PlanningStatus": "permissioned",
  "ProposedForPIP": "",
  "LastUpdatedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "MinNetDwellings": "35",
  "OrganisationURI": "http://opendatacommunities.org/id/district-council/cheltenham",
  "OwnershipStatus": "not owned by a public authority",
  "PlanningHistory": "https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=OSEEP6ELI9V00|https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=J1M5RMEL59000",
  "SiteInformation": "",
  "SiteNameAddress": "\"102, 106 Prestbury Road\"",
  "PreviouslyPartOf": "",
  "OrganisationLabel": "Cheltenham Borough Council",
  "HazardousSubstances": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeTo": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeFrom": "",
  "NonHousingDevelopment": "",
  "DevelopmentDescription": "Construction of 35 new dwellings with associated infrastructure and parking following the demolition of existing commercial buildings",
  "CoordinateReferenceSystem": "OSGB36"
}

Record 5GeoX: 395816 · GeoY: 223237

{
  "GeoX": "395816",
  "GeoY": "223237",
  "Notes": "",
  "Part2": "",
  "Hectares": "0.49",
  "Deliverable": "yes",
  "SiteplanURL": "https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=%5cAurora%5cCBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript%24&nocache=416161679&resize=always&inspect_query=CBCBrownfield&inspect_value=005&scale=1024",
  "SiteReference": "BFR005",
  "FirstAddedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "PermissionDate": "",
  "PermissionType": "",
  "PlanningStatus": "not permissioned",
  "ProposedForPIP": "",
  "LastUpdatedDate": "31/12/2017",
  "MinNetDwellings": "15",
  "OrganisationURI": "http://opendatacommunities.org/id/district-council/cheltenham",
  "OwnershipStatus": "not owned by a public authority",
  "PlanningHistory": "",
  "SiteInformation": "",
  "SiteNameAddress": "\"96, 100, 104 Prestbury Road\"",
  "PreviouslyPartOf": "",
  "OrganisationLabel": "Cheltenham Borough Council",
  "HazardousSubstances": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeTo": "",
  "NetDwellingsRangeFrom": "",
  "NonHousingDevelopment": "",
  "DevelopmentDescription": "",
  "CoordinateReferenceSystem": "OSGB36"
}

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Distributions (7)

INSPIRE View Service

http://inspire.misoportal.com/geoserver/cheltenham_borough_council_cheltenham_brownfieldregister_2017_12_31_rev1/wms?request=getCapabilities

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INSPIRE Download Service

http://inspire.misoportal.com/geoserver/cheltenham_borough_council_cheltenham_brownfieldregister_2017_12_31_rev1/wfs?service=wfs&version=2.0.0&request=GetCapabilities

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Brownfield land register landing page

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-policy/brownfield-land-register/

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Cheltenham Brownfield register 2017

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/media/z32fm1kd/cheltenham_brownfieldregister_2017_12_31_amended.csv

csv

Cheltenham Brownfield Register 2018

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/media/yb5f2div/cheltenham_brownfield_register_2018_12_31_amended.csv

csv

Cheltenham brownfield register 2023

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/media/y1gb55dj/cheltenham_brownfieldregister_2023_12_31.csv

csv

Brownfield land map

https://maps.cheltenham.gov.uk/map/Aurora.svc/run?script=/Aurora/CBC+Brownfield+register.AuroraScript$&nocache=416161679

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