Finding reliable Land Registry resources and property information online can save significant time — whether you are a solicitor handling a conveyancing transaction, a developer working through a planning application, or a homeowner trying to understand your title. In this guide, we have brought together the most useful links for anyone working with Land Registry plans, property registration, planning and professional services in England and Wales.
We use many of these resources ourselves at Towers Richardson and have organised them into clear categories so you can find exactly what you need. We will keep this page updated as new resources become available.
HM Land Registry
HM Land Registry is the government body responsible for registering ownership of land and property in England and Wales. These are the core Land Registry resources you are most likely to need.
HM Land Registry — Main Website
The official HMLR homepage with access to all services, guidance, fees and contact information for land and property registration in England and Wales.
Search for Land and Property Information
Purchase title registers, title plans and other documents for any registered property in England and Wales. Documents start from £3 each and are available for instant download.
Land Registry Plans and Fees
Current fee schedule for HMLR services including first registrations, transfers, searches and official copies. Essential reference for solicitors and conveyancers.
HM Land Registry Blog
Official blog with news, updates and insights from HMLR, covering service changes, processing times, digital developments and practical guidance for property professionals.
HMLR Business e-Services
Portal for property professionals to submit applications, request official searches and manage registrations electronically. Requires a Business Gateway account.
HM Land Registry YouTube Channel
Video guidance including the Public Guidance playlist covering how to complete HMLR forms, prepare plans and navigate the registration process.
HMLR Practice Guides and Forms
These practice guides are the most frequently referenced Land Registry resources for anyone preparing or submitting plans and applications. We refer to them daily at Towers Richardson.
Practice Guide 40 — Preparing Plans for Land Registry Applications
The essential guide for anyone preparing plans for HMLR. Covers plan requirements, scales, colouring conventions, prohibited phrases and what HMLR expects from title plans, transfer plans and lease plans.
Practice Guide 40 — Supplement 2
Additional guidance on lease plans, including requirements for showing the demised premises, communal areas and floor plans for registered leases.
Form FR1 — First Registration Application
The application form for first registration of unregistered land or property. Used alongside a compliant title plan and supporting documents.
Form TR1 — Transfer of Whole
The standard transfer deed for transferring the whole of a registered title from one owner to another.
Form TP1 — Transfer of Part
The transfer deed used when selling or transferring part of a registered title. Must be accompanied by a compliant transfer plan.
Form SIM — Search of the Index Map
Used to check whether land is registered and, if so, which title number covers it. Essential for unregistered land transactions.
All HMLR Practice Guides
Complete index of all Land Registry practice guides, covering every aspect of property registration from first registration to adverse possession.
Bookmark this one: Practice Guide 40 is the single most important reference for anyone preparing Land Registry plans. At Towers Richardson, every plan we produce is checked against PG40 before delivery — it is the standard that underpins our 100% HMLR acceptance rate.
Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey produces the mapping data that underpins every Land Registry plan. These resources cover OS products, accuracy information and free mapping tools.
Ordnance Survey — Main Website
The official OS website with access to mapping products, data services, licensing information and technical documentation.
OS Data Hub
Ordnance Survey’s data platform providing access to OS MasterMap, OpenData products and APIs for developers and professionals.
OS Maps
Free online mapping tool for viewing Ordnance Survey maps at various scales. Useful for identifying property locations and surrounding features before ordering plans.
OS MasterMap Topography Layer
Information about OS MasterMap — the detailed large-scale mapping dataset used by professionals to prepare Land Registry plans. This is the data we use at Towers Richardson.
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These resources cover planning applications, building regulations and local authority searches — essential for development projects and property transactions.
Planning Portal
The go-to platform for submitting planning applications, checking permitted development rights and accessing building regulations guidance in England and Wales. Operational since 2002.
Find Your Local Council
Enter your postcode to find your Local Planning Authority. Useful for accessing local planning portals, building control and council services.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
The primary legislation governing planning permission in England and Wales. Includes Section 106 provisions for planning obligations.
Flood Map for Planning
Government tool for checking whether a site is in a flood risk zone. Required for planning applications and useful for due diligence on land purchases.
MAGIC Map (Defra)
Interactive map showing environmental designations including SSSIs, conservation areas, national parks and other protected areas. Important for development and land management.
Government and Legal Resources
These government and legal resources are useful when dealing with property law, conveyancing and land-related legislation.
The Law Society
The professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Provides resources, practice notes and a searchable directory for finding a solicitor — including conveyancing specialists.
Find a Solicitor (Law Society)
Search for a solicitor by location and specialism. Useful for finding conveyancing solicitors in your area.
Legislation.gov.uk
The official home of UK legislation. Access the full text of Acts of Parliament, statutory instruments and secondary legislation relevant to property and land registration.
Land Registration Act 2002
The primary legislation governing land registration in England and Wales, including provisions for general boundaries, determined boundaries and overriding interests.
Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
The government body responsible for property valuations for council tax and business rates. Useful for checking rateable values and council tax bands.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Government guidance and calculator for Stamp Duty Land Tax on property purchases in England. Includes current thresholds, rates and exemptions.
Professional Bodies
These organisations set standards, provide guidance and represent professionals working in surveying, architecture and the built environment.
RICS — Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The globally recognised professional body for surveyors, setting standards for property measurement, valuation, land management and construction. RICS standards underpin much of the work carried out in the property industry.
RIBA — Royal Institute of British Architects
The professional body for architects in the UK, providing resources, standards, CPD and a searchable directory for finding a RIBA-chartered architect.
CICES — Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
Professional body for surveyors working in civil engineering, geospatial surveying and land measurement. Relevant for those involved in development infrastructure.
CIOB — Chartered Institute of Building
The international professional body for the construction industry, offering qualifications, standards and resources for construction management professionals.
Property Industry Organisations
These organisations represent the wider property industry — estate agents, developers, investors and property managers.
Propertymark
The UK’s leading membership body for estate agents, letting agents and property professionals. Offers training, qualifications and a commitment to best practice in the property industry.
British Property Federation (BPF)
Represents businesses involved in property ownership, development and investment across the UK. Advocates for sustainable growth and policy development in the property sector.
Home Builders Federation (HBF)
The representative body for the home building industry in England and Wales, promoting the interests of house builders and supporting new housing delivery.
NHBC — National House Building Council
The UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes. Provides building standards, inspections and the Buildmark warranty that covers most new-build properties.
The Property Ombudsman
Independent dispute resolution service for property consumers. Handles complaints against estate agents, letting agents and other property professionals.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)
The specialist regulator of licensed conveyancers in England and Wales. Provides a searchable directory for finding a regulated conveyancer.
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How Towers Richardson Can Help
At Towers Richardson, we are one of the Land Registry resources that property professionals rely on every day. We prepare compliant title plans, transfer plans, lease plans and developer plans for solicitors, estate agents, developers and homeowners across England and Wales.
- 100% HMLR acceptance rate — every plan checked against Practice Guide 40 before delivery
- Licensed Ordnance Survey data — we work directly with current OS MasterMap data
- 30+ years of specialist experience — preparing Land Registry plans since 1994
- Fast turnaround — most plans delivered within 24 to 48 hours, with same-day options available
- Nationwide coverage — we serve clients across England and Wales from our base in South Yorkshire
- Fixed-price quotes from £115 — no hidden fees, costs confirmed before work starts
30+ Years. 100% Acceptance Rate.
Trusted by solicitors, developers and property professionals across England and Wales since 1994.
Request Your Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Land Registry resources online?
The main Land Registry resources are available on GOV.UK. You can search the register, download title plans and registers, access practice guides and submit applications through the HMLR Business e-Services portal. This page brings together the most useful links in one place.
How do I order a title plan from Land Registry?
You can order a title plan through the Search for Land and Property Information service on GOV.UK. Search by address or title number, and download the document for a small fee.
What is Practice Guide 40?
Practice Guide 40 is HM Land Registry’s official guidance on preparing plans for registration applications. It sets out the requirements for title plans, transfer plans and lease plans including scales, colouring, prohibited phrases and plan content. Every plan submitted to HMLR should comply with PG40.
Where can I find a conveyancing solicitor?
The Law Society’s Find a Solicitor directory allows you to search by location and specialism. The Council for Licensed Conveyancers also maintains a directory of regulated conveyancers.
How do I check if land is in a flood zone?
Use the government’s Flood Map for Planning tool. Enter the location or postcode to see whether the site falls within Flood Zone 1, 2 or 3. This information is required for planning applications and is useful for land purchase due diligence.
Where can I submit a planning application?
Planning applications in England and Wales can be submitted through the Planning Portal. You can also submit directly through your Local Planning Authority’s website.
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Towers Richardson has been preparing Land Registry-compliant plans since 1994. Whether you need a title plan, transfer plan, lease plan or developer plan, we prepare every drawing to Practice Guide 40 standards and deliver with a 100% HMLR acceptance rate.
We work with solicitors, estate agents, developers and property professionals across England and Wales.
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