Description of a location plan
A site's location plan is a map that depicts the application site's location in relation to nearby roads, buildings, and other properties and that includes a north arrow, scale and correct license information.
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Location plan guidance
A location plan should have the following:
- Should be at a predetermined standard metric scale (usually 1:1250 or 1:2500 for bigger installations) and point north.
- It should be sized to fit on A4 or A3 paper.
- Show enough roads and/or structures on the property next to the application location.
- Clearly show site access
- Outline in red the application site border and any land required to carry out the planned development, i.e. land required for access to the site from the road.
- A blue line should be drawn around any other land held by the applicant that is near or adjacent to the application location.
- Preferably should be depicted on an A4 paper (A3 if the site cannot fit) with the property in the middle of the map.
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What can it be used for?
- Applications for Full and Outline Planning
- Applications for Householder Planning
- Consent to Display Advertisements
- Applications for Lawful Development Certificates
- Consent for Listed Buildings
- Consent for Conservation Areas
- Hedgerow Regulations Act
- Building Regulations
A quick guide
- A4 or A3 paper size
- Normal scales are 1:2500 and 1:1250.
- Coverage: 4 hectares in the city, 16 hectares in the country.
- PDF or printed copies are acceptable file types.
- North Arrow, Scale bar, and License Number are required.
- Black and White or Colour
- Should include the entire property as well as one or two specified roads.
An example of location plan at 1:2500 scale provided by MapServe®