A site plan, also known as as a block plan, shows the land area involved in a planning application.
It’s concerned with the site and it shows the intended location of the development site in respect to the property boundary line.
Site planning may also be used by surveyors and architects to show the details of a site, such as the location of a new building, and includes drainage, tree roots, etc. However, a site plan isn’t a document for those involved in the planning process, such as a planning officer.
Site plans for planning applications show the property location outlined typically in red. It shows the boundaries of the site and the features immediately next to it, such as a road or a nearby building.
Site planning should be at an identified metric scale, government guidance outlines 1:200 or for larger sites 1:500 and must show the North direction too. If you seek clarification before you order your local planning authority will advise. Read more on our Site Plans blog.
Our plans are downloaded as a PDF and are compliant with government planning guidelines.
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A location plan shows where your development is proposed in relation to surrounding properties. Just like site plans it has to be submitted at a defined scale (usually 1:1250) with the proposed development outlined in red. If you own any other land close or adjoining these are outlined in blue.
A site plan is a view from above of the entire property, while a floor plan shows a building footprint and includes the interior walls and features.
You can create and buy your site plan and location plan on plans.emapsite.com and attach them to your application.
