TP1 Form
Transfer of Part (TP1)
Required when selling or splitting off a portion of an existing registered title — e.g. selling garden land, splitting plot developments, or separating agricultural parcels.
Required scale: 1:1250 / 1:500→
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Ordnance Survey PartnerLand Registry Compliant Plans: Requirements, Scales & Guidance
A Land Registry compliant plan is an accurately scaled Ordnance Survey drawing prepared to satisfy HM Land Registry’s strict requirements for property transfers, leases, first registrations, and boundary changes.
Whether you're selling part of a garden, dividing land title, renewing a lease, or registering property for the first time, our OS-based planning maps provide the official base mapping, red boundary line, north point, and bar scale required by HM Land Registry and UK councils.
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1:500, 1:1250 & 1:2500
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Application Deed Plan
1:1250 Metric Scale • OS MasterMap®
- ✓Accurately scaled to 1:500, 1:1250, or 1:2500 metric guidelines
- ✓North arrow, bar scale, and surrounding OS context included
- ✓Red-line boundary edging & easement markings supported
Official Land Registry & OS Base Mapping Document Selector
Which document do you actually need?
The term "Land Registry plan" is often used for two completely different documents. Select the one matching your scenario below:
Option 1 • Create New Plan From £7.95
A plan to submit with an application
You are creating a new deed plan to submit to HM Land Registry for a transfer of part (TP1), a lease agreement, a first registration, or a boundary adjustment.
What you get:
- ✓Ordnance Survey base mapping at 1:500, 1:1250 or 1:2500
- ✓Red line boundary marking tool with north arrow & bar scale
- ✓Instant high-resolution PDF and CAD DWG/DXF downloads
Option 2 • Official Copy From £14.95
Copy of existing title plan or register
You need an official copy of the Title Register or Title Plan that HM Land Registry already holds for an existing registered property or title number.
What you get:
- ✓Official Title Register detailing ownership, tenure & charges
- ✓Official Title Plan with general red boundaries as kept by HMLR
- ✓Fetched directly from HM Land Registry Business Gateway
Compliance Requirements Overview HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40
Quick Answer: What makes a plan Land Registry compliant?
HM Land Registry requires application deed plans to satisfy 10 distinct mapping criteria so the land can be unambiguously located and registered against Ordnance Survey base mapping:
1be accurately drawn to a stated metric scale
2show a clear north point rosette for orientation
3use metric measurements (metres & centimetres)
4include a printed metric bar scale for verification
5show sufficient surrounding OS map detail (roads, junctions, adjacent plots)
6clearly mark the land extent using red line edging, hatching or stippling
7include all relevant property elements (garages, parking, gardens, access paths)
8identify rights of way, easements, or shared access corridors in contrasting colour
9avoid thick lines or opaque fill that obscures underlying map features
10match the verbal description written in the accompanying deed or contract
✓All plans generated via PlanningMapsUK automatically include Ordnance Survey base mapping, scale bar, and north arrow.
Create Compliant Plan Now →Application Contexts
When do you need a Land Registry compliant plan?
HM Land Registry guidelines apply whenever land boundaries are created, divided, or formally registered. Key scenarios include:
7+ Yr Lease
Lease Plans & Renewals
Required for commercial or residential leases over 7 years. Must define demise boundaries, location footprints, parking bays, and shared access corridors.
Location + 1:200 Floor→
FR1 Form
First Registration
When registering unregistered land or older conveyances for the first time, an OS-based deed plan fixes plot boundaries where postal descriptions are ambiguous.
OS MasterMap Base→
DB Form
Determined Boundaries
Used to formally fix the exact millimeter legal line of a boundary. Requires strict measured survey dimensions accurate to ±10mm to permanent features.
±10mm Measured Precision→
Document Distinction
Application Deed Plan vs. HM Land Registry Title Plan
Avoid confusion between the plan you create to submit with an application and the title plan HM Land Registry maintains:
Submission Document
01Application / Deed Plan
- ✓Prepared By: Applicant, conveyancer, surveyor, or PlanningMapsUK
- ✓Purpose: Submitted alongside deeds/contracts for transfers of part, lease agreements, or first registrations
- ✓Boundaries: Defines the intended extent of the plot or demise accurately
- ✓Standard Scales: 1:500, 1:1250, 1:2500, or 1:200 for internal lease floor layouts
Official Document
02Official Title Plan
- ✓Prepared By: HM Land Registry cartographers
- ✓Purpose: Official graphic representation maintained by HMLR as part of a registered title
- ✓Boundaries: Operates under the general boundaries rule (shows general outline, not exact legal millimeter line)
- ✓Standard Scales: Usually 1:1250 in urban areas, 1:2500 in rural areas
What scale should a Land Registry plan be?
HM Land Registry specifies metric scales depending on the location density and detail required:
Metric Scale
1:500
1cm on the plan represents 5 metres on the ground. Best for detailed urban plots and floor plans.
Metric Scale
1:1250
1cm on the plan represents 12.5 metres on the ground. Standard scale for urban & residential applications.
Metric Scale
1:2500
1cm on the plan represents 25 metres on the ground. Standard scale for rural land, fields, and farms.
Need help selecting the correct scale for your property? Use our scale chooser tool.
Open Scale Chooser Tool →What must a Land Registry compliant plan show?
01
A stated metric scale
The plan must specify a recognised metric scale (e.g. 1:500 or 1:1250) suited to the property extent.
02
A north arrow rosette
A north point allows the deed drawing to be accurately oriented against Ordnance Survey mapping.
03
Surrounding map detail
Includes sufficient surrounding roads, property numbers, and landmarks to pinpoint the site location.
04
Clearly marked edging
Uses precise red line edging to define the application boundary without hiding underlying map detail.
05
Complete plot coverage
Includes detached garden areas, parking spaces, bin stores, garages, and access pathways where applicable.
06
Accurate physical features
Physical structures, fences, and walls should correspond to actual ground features or intended positions.
07
Metric tie-in measurements
Where boundaries do not follow physical features, metric offset measurements to fixed points must be provided.
Validation Prevention
12 common reasons Land Registry plans get rejected
Avoid application rejections by checking your plan against these common defects flagged by HM Land Registry:
1Deed references a plan, but the plan is missing from submission
2Plan is missing required signatures from seller / landlord / conveyancer
3Selected scale makes plot extent uncertain or unreadable
4Plan was reduced during printing/copying but still states original scale
5Marked with invalidating text like "For identification only"
6Missing colours, hatching or reference letters mentioned in the deed
7Unclear rights of way, access ways or easement markings
8Insufficient surrounding road or landmark detail to locate the plot
9Drawing cannot be oriented against Ordnance Survey base mapping
10Plan is drawn out of proportion or not to stated scale
11Overly thick edging lines obscuring map features underneath
12Hand-drawn or freehand sketches without metric accuracy
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Critical Print Requirement Print at 100% / Actual Size — Do NOT "Fit to Printable Area"
HM Land Registry frequently rejects plans that were correctly generated at 1:1250 or 1:500 scale, but became unscaled when printed because PDF software auto-scaled the document to printer margins.
- 1. In your PDF print window, select Actual Size or set scale to 100%.
- 2. Measure the printed bar scale with a physical ruler before submitting to confirm accuracy.
Print Verification
100%
Actual Scale Setting
Guidance Clarification
Common misconceptions, answered
Fact-checking standard industry claims against HM Land Registry’s official practice guides:
Myth DebunkedHMLR Guidance
Are "Land Registry approved plans" a special certified consumer category?
HM Land Registry does not pre-certify individual consumer plans. They offer a formal Estate Plan Approval service for large developments of 6+ plots, but individual application plans are assessed at submission time against standard plan guidelines.
Not AutomaticallyHMLR Guidance
Are architect floor plans automatically Land Registry compliant?
Architect drawings created for planning permission or building control often lack OS map tie-ins, scale bars, or demise boundaries required by HMLR. Lease plans require location context in addition to floor plans.
Not NecessarilyHMLR Guidance
Does every Land Registry plan require boundary measurements?
If the boundary follows clear physical features on OS mapping, explicit metric measurements are optional. Measurements become essential when creating new undefined boundaries or registering determined boundaries.
Not NecessarilyHMLR Guidance
Do you need a full site survey to get a compliant plan?
Most standard application plans for transfers of part and leases can be created using accurate Ordnance Survey MasterMap data and red boundary tools, provided physical boundaries follow mapped features.
How much do Land Registry compliant plans cost?
Transparent pricing for OS-based application plans and official Land Registry documents:
OS-Based Compliant Application Plans
Licensed Ordnance Survey mapping with boundary drawing tools
| Scale | Starting Price | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1:500 | £12.95 | Urban detailed site plot |
| 1:1250 | £19.95 | Standard urban deed plan |
| 1:2500 | £49.95 | Rural land & farm plot |
Official Title Documents
Official Register and Title Plan copies from HM Land Registry
| Document | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Title Register | £14.95 | Instant Digital PDF |
| Title Plan | £14.95 | Instant Digital PDF |
| Both (Register & Plan) | £24.95 | Instant Digital Bundle |
Frequently Asked Questions
Land Registry Plan FAQs
Common questions answered for property owners, conveyancers, and surveyors.
What are Land Registry compliant plans? +
Land Registry compliant plans are drawings prepared to satisfy HM Land Registry's requirements for identifying land in a registration or application. They're commonly required for transfers of part, leases, first registrations and other transactions where the affected land can't be adequately identified by description alone.
What scale are Land Registry plans? +
Plans submitted with applications are preferably between 1:500 and 1:1250 for urban properties, and normally 1:2500 for rural property. HM Land Registry's own title plans are usually 1:1250 in urban areas and 1:2500 in rural areas.
How accurate are Land Registry plans? +
An official title plan normally shows only the general position of a property's boundaries, not the exact legal boundary. There is no standard tolerance between the red edging on a general-boundary title plan and the true legal boundary.
Does the red line on a title plan show my exact boundary? +
Usually not. Most titles are registered using general boundaries. A determined boundary is a different, stricter process used where the exact legal line has been identified and formally recorded.
How do I change a Land Registry plan? +
It depends why it needs changing. Genuine mistakes can be raised with HM Land Registry using supporting evidence. Transfers can change the extent of registered titles, neighbours can record boundary agreements, and an exact boundary can potentially be recorded through the determined-boundary procedure.
Do Land Registry plans have to be based on Ordnance Survey maps? +
OS mapping is the most commonly acceptable base mapping HM Land Registry cites, although another accurately scaled drawing can potentially be accepted if it lets the land be identified clearly and meets the relevant guidelines.
Can I draw my own Land Registry plan? +
HM Land Registry specifically says hand-drawn sketches shouldn't be used. You need a properly scaled plan with adequate mapping and property detail instead.
Do I need a Land Registry plan for a lease? +
Usually, a transfer or lease of only part of an existing title needs an accompanying plan, unless the exact area is already unambiguously identified on the existing title plan.
Can a Land Registry compliant plan be A4? +
Yes, provided the necessary land and surrounding information can be shown clearly at the appropriate scale. The critical issue is that the plan stays clear, correctly scaled, and can be related to the OS map.
Should Land Registry plans have a north arrow? +
HM Land Registry's standard guidance says plans should show their orientation, for example with a north point. A plan may occasionally still be acceptable without one where it can otherwise be orientated with certainty.
What colour should the boundary be? +
Red edging is conventionally used for the land in an HM Land Registry title plan, and is extremely common on application plans. HM Land Registry's application guidance allows the property to be clearly defined using suitable references including edging, colouring, hatching or stippling.
Does a Land Registry plan prove ownership? +
No. A plan submitted with an application is not, by itself, evidence that the applicant owns the land.
What is the difference between a compliant plan and a title plan? +
A compliant/application plan is something you or your conveyancer prepares and submits to help register, transfer or lease land. A title plan is produced and kept by HM Land Registry itself as part of a registered title, and usually shows general rather than exact boundaries.
How do I get a copy of my official title plan or register? +
You can order your official Title Register and Title Plan through PlanningMapsUK's Boundary Finder tool — search your address, confirm the title number, and we fetch the official documents from HM Land Registry directly.
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