FAQs
Why are address points not aligned to the building outlines?
The address data in Parish Online is updated on a nightly basis from every Local Authority in the country, via the national addressing hub (GeoPlace). This database includes addresses for properties that are currently being built. Because the Local ...
How can I see which addresses have been added or changed?
The Address layer, found under the Addresses collection, contains lots of information about each property, but it can be time-consuming to sift through it all. That's why we've created a separate layer called Addresses - Recent Changes which is also ...
Which Neighbourhood Planning Consultant should I use?
Here's a list of Neighbourhood Planning Consultants we know have great experience in helping you with your Neighbourhood Plan, and also have Parish Online Mapping expertise; Process Matters 2 - Maureen Chaffe ONH Planning for Good - Neil Homer Dorset ...
Can I undo a deleted layer?
No, if you've deleted a layer from the Admin Panel this is not recoverable. To protect against accidental deletion, when clicking the Delete (bin icon) button, it will ask you to type the word "DELETE" into the box and confirm.
What are Cadastral parcels?
Cadastral parcels are defined pieces of land that are recorded in a cadastre (in this case, the public land register from HM Land Registry). Each parcel has precise boundaries and is used for legal, taxation, and property ownership purposes. INSPIRE ...
How do I capture coordinates from the map?
Overview It's possible to capture the coordinates of your cursor using the right-click (control-click) on the map. Method Move the map to your chosen location. Hover the mouse over the exact location to capture. Right-click on the map to bring up a ...
How do I get my PSGA number?
Video Watch our Insights session on the PSGA and APGB licences. Overview Note: this article is for the benefit of Parish Online users The PSGA stands for the 'Public Sector Geospatial Agreement'. It licences all public bodies to legally use Ordnance ...
How do I find the UPRN of an address?
Overview UPRN stands for Unique Property Reference Number. It's a unique code assigned to every addressable property in Great Britain. It's commonly used to identify properties without having to list the whole address. UPRNs are used by Local ...
Do you support What3Words (w3w)?
Overview Our software does not have support for What3Words. We will not be supporting it in the near future until we can find valid reasons to use a 3rd party coordinate translation service designed for spoken word coordinate communication within ...
My layer won't load, it's stuck with a spinning circle, what can I do?
Overview You clicked a layer title to switch it on, you're expecting a tick to appear, but instead you get a spinning circle. This article explains what you can do. Resolution For Base Maps For the collections of base maps shown in your Layer Control ...