ALCR21694: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Broadstairs, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Broadstairs, Pysons Road site in Thanet. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites graded in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines and may contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and quality for specific sites using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Mapping land use suitability for planning purposes based on the scanned original maps with Grade 3 subdivisions.
• Historical comparison of land quality assessments conducted under the Post-1988 ALC survey framework.

Strengths

• Data is based on the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, providing a standardized grading framework.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, offering more detailed classification.
• Original scanned maps and reports provide primary source material for the surveyed site.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality, file formats, and column definitions require manual inspection after download.
• Row count and sample data are unavailable, which may limit suitability assessment for quantitative analysis.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with results captured in paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data covers the period 1989 to 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Broadstairs, Pysons Road (Thanet Local Plan Site 10), England