Validation Checklist - National Requirements

1c. Site Plan/Block Plan

Required for all applications, except non material amendments and submission of details when it clear from the application which development the proposal relates to:
The site plan should be drawn at an identified standard metric scale (1:500 or 1:200).It should accurately show: the direction of North; the proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings on site, with written dimensions including those to the boundaries or include a bar scale, drawn bothhorizontally and vertically.

The following may be required, unless these would not influence or be affected by the proposed development:
• all the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including access arrangements
• all public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site
• the position of all trees on the site, and those on adjacent land
• the extent and type of any hard surfacing; and
• boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is proposed.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice:
• Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
• Planning Practice Guidance