Hackney Green Links: Pedestrian and Cycle Routes in London Borough

Green Links in the London Borough of Hackney represent a network of separate open spaces connected by footpaths. The dataset, created by the London Borough of Hackney, is based on Ordnance Survey MasterMap data and aligns with local planning policies. Its boundaries are used to assess planning applications in conjunction with the London Plan and other strategic documents.

Use Cases

• Assess planning applications for impacts on green corridors based on the described policy-aligned boundaries.
• Model pedestrian and cyclist connectivity between open spaces based on the described network of footpaths.
• Analyze the distribution and accessibility of public green space based on the described linked open areas.

Strengths

• Boundaries are created in accordance with specific planning policies, providing a policy-relevant framework.
• Data is built upon Ordnance Survey MasterMap, a high-quality foundational geospatial dataset.
• The dataset has a defined application in assessing planning applications for the London Borough of Hackney.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The description metadata is limited; actual data quality and completeness require manual inspection.

Provenance

Source

London Borough of Hackney

Collection Method

Created over OS MasterMap data, with boundaries defined according to planning policies.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:27.366321; freshness should be verified.

Geography

London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom