Land Registry Compliant Plans
Land Registry-compliant plans for leasehold registration, first registration of unregistered land, title plan amendments and boundary clarification. Drawn to HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40 standards for consistent acceptance.
Land Registry Compliant Plan
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What Are Land Registry Compliant Plans?
Land Registry compliant plans are precisely drawn plans that meet the strict requirements of HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40. They are required whenever a new lease is registered, land is subdivided, or unregistered land is registered for the first time.
Land Registry Requirements
- Drawn to scale with a clearly stated scale and scale bar
- North point oriented to true north
- Ordnance Survey grid reference included
- Extent of the land clearly edged in red
- Sufficient detail to identify the property on the OS map
- Building footprint, access paths and boundaries shown
What We Deliver
- Fully compliant plan ready for Land Registry submission
- Digital file in PDF format for your solicitor
- DWG format for your architect or designer
- Supporting site notes and measurement data
- Fast turnaround — typically within 5–7 working days
- Consistent first-time acceptance by HM Land Registry
When Do You Need a Land Registry Plan?
Required For
- Registering a new lease (leasehold registration)
- First registration of unregistered land
- Subdividing a registered title
- Amending a title plan (e.g., after a boundary agreement)
- Registering an easement or right of way
- Transfer of part of a registered title
Not Required For
- Internal refurbishment (you need measured building plans, not Land Registry plans)
- Planning applications (use an architect's location plan)
- Property valuation (Land Registry plans are for legal registration, not valuation)
- Marketing or estate agency purposes (use a floor plan from a measured survey)
What Is Included
Land Registry Plan
A scaled, north-oriented plan showing the extent of the land edged in red, with OS grid references, scale bar and all required annotations per Practice Guide 40.
Site Visit & Measurement
An on-site survey using laser measuring equipment to capture the property's footprint, boundaries, access routes and any relevant features.
OS Map Overlay
The plan overlaid on the current Ordnance Survey mapping to provide context and allow the Land Registry to identify the property within the national grid.
Digital Files
PDF for your solicitor to submit with the application, plus DWG format for your architect or designer if working on the property.
Supporting Documentation
A brief report confirming the measurement methodology, the date of the survey and any assumptions or limitations.
Revisions Guarantee
If the Land Registry queries the plan, we will revise it without additional charge — our plans are consistently accepted first time.
How Land Registry Plans Are Prepared
Scope & Requirements
We confirm what you need the plan for — lease, first registration, title amendment — and which Land Registry form is being used.
Site Measurement
We visit the property to measure the footprint, boundaries, access points and any features that must appear on the plan.
Plan Preparation
The plan is drawn in CAD to Land Registry standards — scaled, north-oriented, OS-referenced with the extent edged in red.
Delivery
The plan is delivered in PDF (for submission) and DWG (for your records), typically within 5–7 working days.
Land Registry Plan Questions
What makes a plan 'Land Registry compliant'?
HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40 sets out the requirements. The plan must be drawn to scale (typically 1:1250 or 1:500 for urban properties, 1:2500 for rural); it must have a north point oriented to true north; it must include an Ordnance Survey grid reference; the extent of the land must be clearly identified (typically edged in red); and it must show sufficient surrounding detail — roads, neighbouring buildings, boundaries — to allow the Land Registry to identify the property on the OS map with certainty. Our plans meet all of these requirements and are consistently accepted on first submission.
How long does it take to get a Land Registry plan?
For a straightforward lease plan of a single residential property, we typically deliver within 5–7 working days of the site visit. More complex plans — multiple units, large rural sites, or plans requiring a total station survey — may take 7–10 working days. If you need it urgently, let us know when you enquire and we will do our best to accommodate your timescale.
Can you prepare a plan for a lease of part of a building?
Yes — this is one of the most common requests we receive. For a lease of part (e.g., a single flat within a building, or part of a floor within a commercial building), the plan must show the extent of the leased area, its location within the larger building, and the access routes to it. We measure the leased area, the common parts, and the overall building to produce a plan that clearly identifies what is demised and what is retained.
What if the Land Registry rejects the plan?
Our plans are consistently accepted on first submission because we follow Practice Guide 40 requirements precisely. However, if the Land Registry does query or reject the plan — which can happen for reasons unrelated to the plan itself, such as an issue with the application form — we will review the Land Registry's comments and revise the plan at no additional charge. We stand behind the quality of our work.
Need a Land Registry Compliant Plan?
Get a fixed-price quote for your lease plan, title plan or boundary plan. Consistently accepted on first submission.
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