Hambleton Open Spaces: Polygons Classified by Amenity and Recreation Type

Polygon data for open spaces across Hambleton, classified into categories like Amenity, Outdoor Sports, and Allotments. Data collection involved consultation sessions with local council staff and a scoring review of play areas. The dataset was released by Hambleton District Council to comply with the INSPIRE directive.

Use Cases

• Map and analyze the distribution of recreational facilities based on the described polygon classifications.
• Assess the provision of amenities for children and families using the categorized open space data.
• Support land-use planning and policy development based on the council's local knowledge and scoring review.
• Conform to INSPIRE directive reporting requirements for spatial data on environmental themes.

Strengths

• Data incorporates local knowledge from council staff consultation sessions.
• Includes a scoring review of play areas, suggesting a quality assessment layer.
• Released to comply with the INSPIRE directive, implying a standardized spatial data structure.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2026-07-08 13:33:20.436565; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

Hambleton District Council

Collection Method

Consultation sessions with council staff for local knowledge, followed by a scoring review of play areas.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:33:20.436565.

Geography

Hambleton district, UK.