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Getting your Ordnance Survey PSGA Number
Getting your Ordnance Survey PSGA Number

Unlock the value of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement with Land App

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Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
Updated over a week ago

The PSGA stands for the 'Public Sector Geospatial Agreement'. It licences all public bodies to legally use Ordnance Survey maps, address databases and datasets derived from Ordnance Survey data for their work.

This includes bodies such as District, Borough and County Councils, the Police, the NHS, and, of course, Town and Parish Councils. It was established by the Central Government and is funded centrally, removing the need for each public body to pay for the mapping separately. This means it is 'free at the point of use'.

Registering for the PSGA

Registering is easy, simply fill in the form using this link and select the 'I am applying to join the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) and agree to the terms & conditions for both the PSGA and Royal Mail's PSL Use Terms' option in the Application Type Section.

After registering you will be assigned a PSGA license number which will look similar to this: AC123456789. If you have an old record, it may look like this: 100012345.

Complying with the PSGA licence agreement

As part of the agreement, you agree to adhere to the terms of the licence.

As an overview, this includes:
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  • Ensuring all maps produced that include PSGA data carry the correct copyright statement. (Land App does this for you).

  • Ensuring the mapping is only used for local council business. i.e. it shouldn't be sold or distributed beyond your organisation unless for parish-focused work.

  • Ensuring any information derived from PSGA licenced data also adheres to the agreement. e.g. if you trace or copy PSGA data
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For clarification on any use of PSGA, please contact the PSGA team directly.

Accessing your Data with Land App

If you are a PSGA Member and wish to unlock the value of your data with Land App, we are here to help; contact Support@thelandapp.com

To do this, you will need:

  • Your PSGA Number

  • To be on a Standard or Professional Subscription

Land App is an OS Premium Partner, and you can learn more about our work with Ordnance Survey here: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/customers/businesses/find-a-business-partner/the-land-app-by-digital-land-solutions-ltd

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