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Methodology Note: Mapping the government estate

This summary note outlines the findings and methodology used by Defra to identify the spatial extent of government land holdings using HM Land Registry data.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 June 2026

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Methodology Note: Mapping the government estate

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This summary note outlines the findings and methodology used by Defra to identify the spatial extent of government land holdings using HM Land Registry data. It includes the data assumptions, quality considerations, limitations and caveats. This work was undertaken to support the Government Estate Nature Plan but has been designed to be useful for further applications.

Contact: xgov.nature@defra.gov.uk

Published 10 June 2026