Planning applications usually require a location plan (usually 1:1250 scale) and a site plan, or block plan (usually 1:500 scale) to be submitted as supporting documents.
Our site plans are 100% compliant.
Blackwell’s use the most up-to-date Ordnance Survey mapping which can be centred on any address or location in the UK and can be downloaded in minutes. We can also supply paper copies on request.
Please use our dedicated Planning Portal to create and order maps online.
If you require planning maps for Northern Ireland please see our NI page.
So, you probably have 3 important questions...
1) Are the plans exactly what I need?
The most common reason for planning applications being rejected by councils is that the accompanying plans are invalid. This is why Blackwell’s maps are specifically designed and approved to fulfil local authority planning application guidelines. See our samples below.
In fact many council planning departments already refer their customers to Blackwell’s.
| Requirement | Location Plan | Site Plan (aka Block Plan) |
| Scale 1:1250 / 1:2500 | Yes | |
| Scale 1:200 / 1:500 | Yes | |
| A4 sized | Yes | Yes |
| North Arrow | Yes | Yes |
| Scale bar | Yes | Yes |
| OS Crown copyright shown | Yes | Yes |
| Shows proposal in context of surrounding area | Yes | |
| Shows development in more detail | Yes |
2) How much will the maps cost?
If you create and download your maps from our Planning Portal, your prices will be:
PDF Maps
| A4 Scale PDF | Price | Usage |
| 1:200 / 1:500 | £8.00 +vat | UK Site or Block Plan |
| 1:1250 Mini | £10.00 +vat | Please check this covers the area required by your planning dept |
| 1:1000 | £11.00 +vat | Scale generally used for Scottish planning |
| 1:1250 | £12.50 +vat | UK Location Plan |
| 1:2500 (rural) | £14.00 +vat | Generally used for rural planning applications |
| 1:2500 (urban) | £50.00 +vat | Used if you need to cover a very large site |
Money saving tip!
If you buy a 1:1250 scale plan, you can add a 1:500 scale plan to your order for just £6.50 +vat.
You can also request paper copies for a small surcharge when you place your order.
DWG / DXF data
| Data Extent (metres) | Price | Usage |
| 100 x 100 | £14.00 +vat | Use data for CAD software only |
| 150 x 150 | £22.00 +vat | Use data for CAD software only |
| 200 x 200 | £34.00 +vat | Use data for CAD software only |
| 400 x400 | £110.00 +vat | Use data for CAD software only |
Other scales and formats are available, please contact us.
3) How long will it take?
Maps can be created and downloaded from the portal in minutes.
However, if you'd like us to create them for you, we can supply digitally via email (Mon – Fri).
Please contact us for our offline prices.
Ready to place your order?
Visit our Planning Portal to get started!
Need more help and advice? Contact an expert: maps@blackwells.co.uk