- About the Defra Data Services Platform (DSP)
- Registering: Who can register on the Defra Data Services Platform (DSP)
- Registering: How to create an account on Defra Data Services Platform (DSP)
- Searching for Data on the Defra Data Services Platform (DSP)
- Searching: Why is my search taking a long time to return results?
- Metadata: Understanding information provided with each Defra Data Services Platform (DSP) dataset
- Metadata: Understanding the metadata dates displayed for datasets on the Defra Data Services Platform (DSP) and Data.Gov.Uk
- Downloading Data by Area of Interest
- Downloading Survey Data
- Downloading Data as a Contractor
- Downloading Large Datasets
- Web Services: Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards
- Web Services: How do I use Web Feature Service (WFS) layers?
- Web Services: Why is my existing Web Feature Service (WFS) request no longer returning any features?
- Web Services: Why can’t I see any layers listed underneath the WMS I have added in QGIS?
- Web Services: I am using a BBOX request when adding my Web Feature Service (WFS) to a map but it's still drawing all the features
- Web Services: Why do I get an error message when loading WMS or WFS data?
- Web Services: I have confirmed I am using the correct typeName, but I’m still not seeing any features in my map?
- Why clearing cache in a browser is important and how to do it
About the Defra Data Services Platform (DSP)
Created: 31 October 2023 Updated: 17 November 2023
The Defra Data Services Platform (DSP) is a collection of web-based services that enable Defra bodies to share their datasets with the public and/or with colleagues, contractors and partners. It can be accessed at Defra Data Services Platform.
What is available on the DSP?
APIs - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provide IT Developers with an easy way of accessing and using data within their software applications.
APP Gallery - Some of our data is used and displayed in a wide range of Defra and third party applications.
Surveys - This offers a direct link to the Geomatics survey data (Lidar, aerial photography, etc.). It opens as map download tool including all tools necessary to select and download LIDAR data.
Support – A range of knowledge articles and guidance to support the use of the DSP. This space can be used to ask a question about the data or services, request offline datasets and let us know about any problems encountered or any feedback you may have.
Please note that we will not be able to respond to any FOI requests – information on how to raise an FOI request can be found here: How Do I Submit A Freedom Of Information Or Subject Access Request?