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Plans for a building Practically all types of applications need plans to accompany the forms.

Errors and ommissions in plans are the most common source of delay when checking applications. Please read this page carefully.

Plans should clearly show existing and proposed arrangements
Drawings must be dated and numbered
Drawings should be to (metric) scale and important dimensions clearly labelled along with a scale bar
Orientation
Where existing buildings are to be altered or extended, any new work must be clearly shown and the demolitions indicated. The use of colour is encouraged in distinguishing new work from existing
Revised drawings must show a revision number and the date of the revision.

Every planning application needs a site location plan and block plan showing the location and boundaries of the site you are planning to work on.
You can use the Planning Portal's 'Buy a Plan' service to ensure that you meet our requirements, whether you are a planning professional or first-time applicant. Click here to "Buy a Plan" - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buyamap
The proposal site must be outlined in red and land also owned by the applicant marked in blue.

The scale must be suitable to show all the required detail of the scheme including existing buildings, trees, paths etc, whether retained or removed
All boundaries of the site must be visible and at least one main road
Where the proposed development is likely to affect an adjoining property, the position of buildings, trees and other features should be included
Where appropriate, access roads, existing vehicular access, vehicle turning areas, parking spaces and visibility splays must be shown.

Floor plans should be to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100, including details of the type and colour of external materials
Unless you are a making a householder application outside a Conservation Area, you need to include a "Design and Access" statement in your proposal. Use the CABE link on top right of this page for more help
Each floor plan should show the relevant uses, (e.g. bedroom, kitchen etc)
A plan to show changes to the roof structure
Where the building will be open to the public or employees facilities for disabled people should be shown and described in the drawing
A "street scene" representation showing the impact on neighbouring properties, this is especially relevant in Conservation Areas and near Listed Buildings.