Frequently Asked Questions

A Land Registry compliant plan is a professionally prepared drawing that meets the strict standards set out in HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40. These plans are required when registering property transactions such as transfers, leases, or first registrations.

To be accepted, plans must:

• Be drawn to an appropriate scale (typically 1:1250 or 1:2500 for external areas)
• Show the property extent clearly edged in red
• Include a north point and scale bar
• Be based on Ordnance Survey mapping or accurate measured survey data
• Meet specific requirements for the type of application (title plan, lease plan, etc.)

Our plans have a 100% Land Registry acceptance rate because we ensure every plan meets these requirements before delivery.

Title Plans show the external boundaries of a freehold property. They’re used for first registrations, transfers of whole or part, and to clarify boundary positions. Title plans typically show the property outlined in red on an Ordnance Survey base map.

Lease Plans show the internal extent of a leasehold property — the “demise”. They’re required when registering a lease of 7 years or more. Lease plans include:

• A location plan showing where the property is
• Floor plans showing the internal layout
• The leased area edged or coloured
• Any rights of way or shared areas marked

If you’re selling a freehold house, you need a title plan. If you’re creating or extending a lease on a flat, you need a lease plan.

Not always. If you’re selling or transferring the whole of a registered property, you usually don’t need a new plan — the existing title plan on record is sufficient.

However, you will need a new plan if:

• You’re transferring part of your property (e.g., selling garden land)
• You’re creating a new lease
• You’re clarifying or correcting boundary positions
• You’re granting or reserving rights of way or easements
• The existing title plan is unclear or inadequate

If you’re unsure, send us the details and we’ll advise whether a new plan is needed — no charge for this.

We provide nationwide coverage across England and Wales. Since most of our work is desk-based (using OS mapping and plans you provide), location isn’t usually a barrier.

If a measured survey is required, we have a network of surveyors who can visit properties anywhere in the UK. Survey costs vary by location but we’ll always provide a fixed quote upfront.

We specialise in preparing plans for Land Registry applications:

• Title Plans — For first registrations, transfers of part, boundary clarifications
• Lease Plans — For new leases, lease extensions, and lease registrations
• Transfer Plans — For TP1 applications when selling or gifting part of your land
• Developer & Infrastructure Plans — For housing developments, utilities, and large-scale projects

We also offer measured surveys where plans don’t exist, and can prepare plans for planning applications and estate agent marketing.

Not always. We can often prepare compliant plans from:

• Existing architect’s drawings or building plans
• Planning application documents
• Estate agent floor plans (for some purposes)
• Your own sketches and measurements

A measured survey is typically only needed when:

• No existing plans are available
• Existing plans are inaccurate or don’t show the current layout
• The property has been significantly altered
• Precise dimensions are legally required

We’ll always tell you if a survey is necessary — and if we can work from what you already have, we will.

Absolutely. We work with solicitors and conveyancers every day. Many of our clients are legal professionals who instruct us directly on behalf of their clients.

We can:

• Take instructions directly from your solicitor
• Send completed plans directly to them
• Invoice the firm or the client — whichever is preferred
• Make revisions based on their feedback

Just let us know who to liaise with and we’ll handle the rest.

Most plans are completed within 24 hours of receiving all the information we need and your go-ahead to proceed.

Typical turnaround times:

• Title plans — Within 24 hours
• Lease plans — Within 24 hours
• Transfer plans — Within 24 hours
• Developer & Infrastructure plans — Within 24 hours
• Plans requiring a survey — Usually within 24 hours of date of survey

Need it faster? Let us know your deadline and we’ll do everything we can to meet it. We’ve turned around urgent plans in just a few hours when needed.

To provide a quote and prepare your plan, we typically need:

• Property address including postcode
• What the plan is for (e.g., lease extension, transfer of part, first registration)
• Any existing plans you have — architect’s drawings, estate agent floor plans, planning documents, or even rough sketches
• Details of what’s being demised or transferred — parking spaces, garden areas, rights of way, etc.

Don’t worry if you don’t have all of this — send us what you have and we’ll let you know if we need anything else.

Our process is simple:

• 1. Request a quote — Contact us with your property address and requirements. We respond within 1 hour during business hours.
• 2. Receive your quote — We’ll send a clear, fixed-price quote with no hidden fees. No obligation to proceed.
• 3. We prepare your plan — Once you approve the quote, we get to work. You’ll receive a draft for review before finalisation.
• 4. Delivery & payment — Your completed plan is emailed as a high-resolution PDF. Payment is due on delivery.

Important: No work starts without your approval, and you only pay once you’re happy with the draft plan.

Yes. We understand that property transactions often have tight deadlines. If you need a plan urgently, let us know and we’ll prioritise it.

We’ve helped clients complete plans in just a few hours for exchange deadlines, and we regularly turn work around same-day. There’s no extra charge for urgent work — we just ask that you let us know your deadline upfront so we can plan accordingly.

Our standard prices start from:

• Title Plans — From £115
• Lease Plans — From £115
• Transfer Plans — From £115
• Developer & Infrastructure Plans — Get in touch for a quote
• Measured Surveys — From £250 (varies by location and property size)

These are starting prices — the final cost depends on complexity, property size, and what’s involved. We always provide a fixed quote upfront so you know exactly what you’ll pay. No hidden fees, ever.

We accept:

• Bank transfer (BACS) — Our preferred method
• Credit/debit card — Via secure online payment
• PayPal

Payment is due on delivery of the final plan. For solicitors and regular clients, we can discuss account arrangements.

No, we are not VAT registered. The price we quote is the price you pay — no VAT to add on top.

In over 30 years, we’ve maintained a 100% Land Registry acceptance rate. We know exactly what the Land Registry requires and we don’t cut corners.

However, if a plan we prepare is ever rejected by the Land Registry due to an error on our part, we will revise it at no additional cost. That’s our guarantee.

Note: Rejections sometimes occur for reasons unrelated to the plan itself (e.g., discrepancies in the legal description, issues with the deed, or Land Registry queries about the transaction). In these cases, we’re happy to assist with revisions, but additional charges may apply.

Revisions are included free of charge — we want you to be completely happy with your plan before it’s finalised.

We always send a draft for your approval before finalising. If anything needs adjusting — boundary positions, colours, annotations, or anything else — just let us know and we’ll revise it.

If requirements change significantly after the plan is complete (e.g., the property boundary changes, or additional areas need to be shown), we may need to charge for substantial rework, but we’ll always discuss this with you first.

All plans are delivered as high-resolution PDF files suitable for Land Registry submission. PDFs can be emailed to your solicitor or uploaded directly to the Land Registry portal.

If you need other formats (DWG, DXF, JPEG, etc.), just ask — we can usually accommodate special requests.

Please note: we don’t provide printed copies of plans.

Towers Richardson has been preparing Land Registry plans since 1994 — over 30 years of experience. In that time, we’ve worked with thousands of solicitors, conveyancers, landlords, and homeowners across the UK.

Our experience means we understand the nuances of Land Registry requirements and can handle even complex or unusual situations.

No, we are not HM Land Registry. We are an independent plan preparation service that creates plans to Land Registry standards.

HM Land Registry is the government department that registers ownership of land and property in England and Wales. We prepare the plans that are submitted as part of Land Registry applications.

If you need to contact HM Land Registry directly, visit www.gov.uk/land-registry.

We work with a wide range of clients:

• Solicitors and conveyancers — Many instruct us regularly for their conveyancing work
• Homeowners — Selling property, extending leases, or resolving boundary issues
• Landlords — Creating leases and property documentation
• House builders and developers — Including Bellway Homes and other major developers
• Housing associations — Bulk plans for social housing portfolios
• Energy companies — Infrastructure and easement plans

Whether you need one plan or a hundred, we’re happy to help.