Most planning applications need to include a site location plan, also known as a location plan.  This shows the proposal in its surroundings. The site location plan allows us to identify the extent of the land to which the planning application relates.

Do I have to provide a site location plan?

In most cases it is a minimum legal requirement that a planning application is accompanied by a site location plan. If your application needs a location plan but does not include one, we will not be able to consider it.

What must my site location plan look like?

Your site location plan must:

• Be drawn to metric scale at either 1:1250 (or 1:2500 in the case of larger or more remote sites)
• Show the direction of north
• Show sufficient roads and/or buildings to identify the application site
• Show the application site boundary and all land necessary to carry out the proposed development,  such as land to access the site from the road, outlined in red
• Show any land in the applicant’s ownership but which is outside the application site boundary  outlined in blue

Can the National Park provide me with a site location plan?

Because of copyright restrictions we are unable to provide you with a site location plan. There are a number of organisations and companies from which you can purchase a site location plan. We also often receive copies of land registry plans which applicants have in their property deeds.

Can I use a map with a feet/inches scale?

No. We will only accept site location plans in metric scale.

Is a photocopy of a 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map acceptable?

No. Ordinary recreational Ordnance Survey maps are not accurate enough. Photocopying an Ordnance Survey map is also a breach of copyright.

Can you show me an example?

Yes. The map below is an example of the type of map we expect. This map is to a metric scale, shows north, clearly identifies the site relative to other buildings, and shows other land in the applicant’s ownership.