• All plans have to be to scale and in metric
• All drawings accompanying the application must be dated and numbered
• All revised drawings must indicate what the changes are and show a revision number/letter and the date of the revision.
• Wherever possible drawings larger than A1 size should be avoided.
• Drawings for illustrative purposes in outline applications should be indicated accordingly.
• The drawings should give an accurate illustration of the proposals and indicate whether they are enlarged from an Ordnance Survey Map or drawn from a survey.
• Where existing buildings are to be altered or extended, the new work must be clearly shown and the demolitions indicated. The use of colour is helpful in distinguishing new work from existing. However, it would help if new work were shown on a separate plan.
• Outline planning applications are not generally accepted for new building work in conservation areas or to listed buildings.
• Presentation is important and the use of colour generally to clarify drawings is suggested, in particular for larger or complex schemes. You are encouraged to submit a supporting presentation where this would help in explaining any design philosophy behind your proposals.

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• The boundaries of the site should be edged in red, dimensioned and described e.g. 1800 mm brick wall, 1500 mm chain link fence
• The scale must be suitable to show all the required detail of the scheme. A block plan is usually to a scale of 1:500, site layout plans to 1:200, elevations to 1:100 or 1:50 and floor plans to 1:50 (or 1:100 on a large scheme).
• All existing buildings, trees, paths and all other features within the site should be plotted on the plans, be described and indicated if to be retained or removed
• Where the proposed development is complex, or likely to affect an adjoining property, the position of buildings, trees and other features on the land adjoining your site should be shown
• Survey information should show important landscape features, spot heights and where appropriate contours. Present and proposed levels must be indicated if changes are to be made
• Where existing site conditions are significantly revised then these should be shown on a separate drawing with cross sections and levels
• If any tree within the site or overhanging from a neighbouring property is affected in any way, then the survey must show the position, crown spread, height and species· Access roads, existing vehicular access, and vehicle turning areas, parking spaces and full visibility splays (which may affect adjoining land or properties

• Floor plans should be to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
• Each floor plan should establish the layout of any new or existing areas and show the relevant uses for example bedrooms, kitchens and lifts.
• The floor plan to show new revisions to an existing roof or to illustrate a complex roof will be helpful.
• In buildings where the public have access, including shops, work places and facilities for disabled people should be shown and described in the drawing.

• Elevations should be to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 and include details of the type and colour of external materials
• Drawings showing elevations in the context of the street scene may be required. These will be especially relevant in  conservation areas and near listed buildings.

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