National Requirements

A site layout plan or block plan is required for all applications

It must be provided as follows:

• Plans provided for both existing and proposed.
• Provided at a metric scale (1:200 or 1:500) and ideally scaled to fit onto A4 or A3
• Provided on an up-to-date map
• Indicate a north point
• Show the proposed development in relation to:
  • site boundaries,
  • other existing buildings on the site,
  • adjoining properties and the immediate area,
  • roads, public rights of way, and position of trees/hedges, changes in levels, boundary treatment, vehicular/pedestrian access and existing and proposed parking.
  • House names and road names should be labelled
• Include any buildings to be demolished
• If the site area is edged in red this must match the location plan provided (not essential but can be helpful)
• If connecting to existing drainage system, this should be indicated on the plan

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