Land Registry Compliant Plans

Land Registry Compliant Plans

If you are granting a new lease, transferring a title or registering land or a property for the first time, you are required by law to send compliant plans to the Land Registry. 

These scaled plans of the property provide a graphical representation of its boundaries, including any land, garden or outbuildings, and details of other features such as covenants and rights of way. The plans are recorded by the Land Registry and can be used to prove ownership, resolve disputes and obtain planning permission. 

Land Registry lease and title plans

At Eddisons, we produce lease and title plans for residential and commercial buildings. We prepare them in accordance with Land Registry Practice Guide 40 and deliver them in the correct format for acceptance. 

What is a Land Registry lease plan?

A lease plan is a diagram that shows all the parts of a property included in a lease along with its boundaries, dimensions, layout and floor level. It shows the property from a top-down angle and any shared or common parts that impact the property and its access. 

Why do I need a lease plan?

A lease plan is a legal requirement for any new lease that lasts seven years or longer. Most leasehold transactions do not require a compliant plan as it will usually already exist. However, you may need a lease plan if: 

• You’re granting a lease of more than seven years on a property for the first time.
• You need to update the information on an outdated lease plan
• You are converting freehold property to a leasehold site, usually by dividing a single property into separate flats
• You are selling a leasehold property and want to give prospective buyers a clear understanding of its size and layout 

What is a Land Registry title plan?

If you are registering a freehold property or want to apply for planning permission, you must produce a Land Registry title plan. Title plans provide a graphical representation of a property or piece of land and include details relevant to the property’s title, such as covenants, easements or rights of way. Title plans can provide proof of ownership and be used as evidence in boundary disputes.

Why do I need a title plan?

You may need a Land Registry title plan if:

• You are registering a property for the first time
• You are applying for planning permission
• You have divided a freehold property into two or more plots
• You are transferring the ownership of a property

Are our Land Registry plans compliant?

All plans for freehold or leasehold properties must meet Land Registry guidelines to ensure the property or land can be easily identified while reducing the risk of misinterpretation or error. Our plans adhere to the full list of guidelines to ensure acceptance. Our plans:

• Are drawn to and display the scale (1:200, 1:500 or 1:1250)
• Reference to an Ordnance Survey plan
• Display the correct orientation
• Feature clear red lines to identify ownership

Why choose Eddisons?

Using an experienced team of surveyors like Eddisons to prepare your Land Registry lease and title plans ensures compliance with the guidelines and guarantees acceptance for registration. 

Our plans are accurate and drawn to scale, include all relevant features and are clearly labelled.

We also use the latest equipment to ensure our plans provide a detailed and accurate representation of boundaries and dimensions. We produce compliant lease and title plans for residential and commercial properties. We can also create multiple plans for a single location, for example, in an apartment building or multi-use commercial space.  

Find out more about our architectural design services or get in touch if you would like to arrange a convenient time for us to survey your property.