NRW_DS111157 eng dataset Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en pointOfContact 2026-03-03T12:00:32 MEDIN 3.1.2 wel eng utf8 British National Grid (EPSG::27700) Regional Seascape Units Regional Seascape Units Unedau Morweddau Rhanbarthol Seascapes value weightedscore line Seascapes value weightedscore land units Seascapes value index points Seascapes unit numbers Seascapes regional units Seascapes merged sea units single polys Seascapes merged sea units Seascapes merged land units single polys Seascapes merged land units Seascapes index value line Seascapes coast hight regions Seascapes coast hight points Seascapes Data 2009-12-31 publication 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313131313537 A 'seascape' is an area of sea, coastline and land as perceived by people, whose character results from the actions and interaction of land and sea, by natural and/or human factors. This dataset is the product of the first detailed assessment of the character of Wales's seascapes. The purpose of this data capture was to characterise and define the geographical extent of the seascape units of Wales and to assess the sensitivity of each seascape to offshore developments. The dataset contains a map, images, and descriptive text for each of the 50 seascapes units in Wales. Also included are maps illustrating the national and regional divisions of seascape units, land with sea views, relative visibility of the sea surface from land and tranquillity. There are also maps presenting the results of sensitivity assessments carried out to model the sensitivity of seascape units to offshore wind farm developments, wave farm developments and tidal stream developments. Included in the dataset is a pdf file outlining what exactly the MapInfo files in the dataset show. A 'seascape' is an area of sea, coastline and land as perceived by people, whose character results from the actions and interaction of land and sea, by natural and/or human factors. This dataset is the product of the first detailed assessment of the character of Wales's seascapes. The purpose of this data capture was to characterise and define the geographical extent of the seascape units of Wales and to assess the sensitivity of each seascape to offshore developments. The dataset contains a map, images, and descriptive text for each of the 50 seascapes units in Wales. Also included are maps illustrating the national and regional divisions of seascape units, land with sea views, relative visibility of the sea surface from land and tranquillity. There are also maps presenting the results of sensitivity assessments carried out to model the sensitivity of seascape units to offshore wind farm developments, wave farm developments and tidal stream developments. Included in the dataset is a pdf file outlining what exactly the MapInfo files in the dataset show. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en owner Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en custodian Various contractors See Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/ originator Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en distributor notPlanned Land cover theme GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2008-06-01 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme coastal landscapes offshore wind farms (OWF) (offshore windfarms) offshore wind farms (OWF) (offshore windfarms) seascapes offshore wind turbines Celtic Sea oil developments geographical information systems (GIS) tidal stream wave offshore renewables coast (coasts) (coastal) (coastline) (maritime) offshore waters biotope sensitivity database theme NRW Thesaurus 2025-01-08 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords Habitat extent Habitat characterisation theme SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2024-06-19 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR) Coastal Margins (SMNR) Sea and Coast (SMNR) Geological (SMNR) Seascape (SMNR) Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) Geomorphology (SMNR) Management Areas (SMNR) Marine (SMNR) theme NRW SMNR Keywords 2024-06-26 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords otherRestrictions The following data is considered OS derived data and is therefore jointly owned by NRW and the Ordnance Survey. NRW may release, publish or disseminate this data freely; providing recipients are made aware of use restrictions (See general use restrictions). The values of seascape units and the resulting capacity data element of the dataset is potentially sensitive in a political and commercial sense and therefore has not been included in the report. Sensitive data may only be released under an Natural Resources Wales data Licence. no limitations otherRestrictions © CNC/NRW and © Crown copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Natural Resources Wales, AC0000849444. Third parties seeking to re-use this data require a Licence issued by NRW. It allows re-use, reproduction and dissemination in any format or medium but only for non-commercial purposes, according to the terms and conditions of the Licence. Those seeking commercial re-use require a commercial licence available from the OS. Recipients may only re-use sensitive data in strict confidence under the terms of an appropriate NRW Licence. No publication or dissemination is permitted, except if sensitive records are removed in advance, or shown only at a coarser scale. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right. NRW Conditional vector eng utf8 oceans SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 revision unknown NRW Geographic Identifiers Collection 2024-01-01 publication Wales (WLS) -5.777741 -2.608865 51.240829 53.513067 2008-01-01 2009-12-31 Geographic Information System Unknown [A] Electronic files - ESRI Feature Class, pdf guidance document, Word files, jpegs of some of the maps for distribution purposes. [B] Hardcopy - Paper report dataset Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08 publication This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation. false The assessment was carried out at a regional scale, producing 50 regional seascape units to cover the whole of Wales. Each was described in terms of key characteristics and special qualities as well as being assessed for its sensitivity to offshore wind, wave and tidal stream developments. The maps were derived from OS and digital terrain modelling data. The data has been thoroughly quality assessed by NRW's Geographical Information Unit to ensure that it's technically sound as well as fit for purpose. The project is seminal work and as a result has produced the only dataset of its kind. INFORMATION WARNING: The 2009 report has since been partly superseded by more recent work by White Consultants (2019) 'Seascape and visual sensitivity to offshore wind farms in Wales: Strategic assessment and guidance. Stage 3 - Seascape and visual sensitivity assessment for offshore wind farms. NRW Evidence Report No. 331'. The data relating to the level of sensitivity or capacity to accommodate offshore wind, wave or tidal stream developments is out of date and should not be used as evidence. The narrative descriptions in the written report and the and spatial division of the Welsh coastline into 50 regional seascape units may be of continuing assistance in understanding the variety and character of different coastal landscapes in Wales. The assessment was carried out at a regional scale, producing 50 regional seascape units to cover the whole of Wales. Each was described in terms of key characteristics and special qualities as well as being assessed for its sensitivity to offshore wind, wave and tidal stream developments. The maps were derived from OS and digital terrain modelling data. The data has been thoroughly quality assessed by NRW's Geographical Information Unit to ensure that it's technically sound as well as fit for purpose. The project is seminal work and as a result has produced the only dataset of its kind. INFORMATION WARNING: The 2009 report has since been partly superseded by more recent work by White Consultants (2019) 'Seascape and visual sensitivity to offshore wind farms in Wales: Strategic assessment and guidance. Stage 3 - Seascape and visual sensitivity assessment for offshore wind farms. NRW Evidence Report No. 331'. The data relating to the level of sensitivity or capacity to accommodate offshore wind, wave or tidal stream developments is out of date and should not be used as evidence. The narrative descriptions in the written report and the and spatial division of the Welsh coastline into 50 regional seascape units may be of continuing assistance in understanding the variety and character of different coastal landscapes in Wales.