What a good supplier should provide
Look for current Ordnance Survey mapping, recognised scales, boundary drawing, a north arrow, scale bar, standard sheet sizes and immediate access to a clear digital file.
The online ordering process
UKPlanningMaps.com lets you search by postcode or address, preview current Ordnance Survey mapping, choose the area and scale, add red or blue boundaries and download the completed plan immediately.
- Search and confirm the exact site
- Preview the map coverage
- Choose a scale and sheet size
- Draw the red and blue boundaries
- Review and download the file
When to order by phone
If the site is unusually large, split across sheets, rural, hard to find or needs a bespoke scale, speak to the mapping team on 01856 898 022.
Check what the finished plan includes
A suitable provider should identify the mapping source and licence, preserve the selected metric scale and sheet size, show north and a scale bar, and let the application and ownership boundaries be drawn clearly. A familiar-looking background map is not enough on its own.
- Current mapping for the correct address or coordinates
- Recognised planning scales and adequate ground coverage
- Clear red and blue boundary tools
- Visible attribution and licence details
- A fixed-page PDF or other format accepted by the receiving authority
Check the authority before checkout
Read the validation list for the application route and note any local requirements for named roads, sheet size, scale bars, licence numbers or drawing references. Planning Portal guidance can help identify the normal plan types, but the authority decides whether the submitted application is valid.
Use professional preparation for unusual sites
Ask for help where the address does not locate the correct land, the access is long or shared, the site crosses sheets, several ownerships are involved or the proposal needs a precise boundary drawn from project information. A map supplier can prepare the base, but legal-boundary or ownership disputes require appropriately qualified advice.
Local requirements may differ. Check the current validation list for your planning authority before submitting.
Evidence checked 18 August 2026
Official sources and further reading
Planning requirements differ across the UK. The scope label on each source shows where it applies; always use the current rules for the authority receiving the application.
Questions people also ask
Can I buy a plan without an account?
Check the supplier's checkout terms. UKPlanningMaps.com is designed for quick online ordering and instant download.
Can I order by telephone?
Yes. Call 01856 898 022 during normal business hours.
Does the Planning Portal sell or create location plans?
The Planning Portal provides location-plan functionality and guidance within its service. You can also upload a compliant plan obtained from a mapping provider, subject to the current application and file requirements.
Can an architect or planning consultant supply the plan?
Yes. Many professionals prepare or procure maps as part of an application drawing set. Ask what mapping, scale, boundaries and revision service are included in their fee.
How do I know whether online mapping is licensed for planning use?
Look for the mapping publisher's acknowledgement and an applicable licence or supplier statement. If it is unclear, ask the provider before using the extract in an application.
Ready to create your planning map?
Search by postcode or address, choose the scale and coverage, add your application boundary and download from UKPlanningMaps.com. For help with an unusual site, call 01856 898 022.
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