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  • MasterMap®, contours, freehold boundaries, building heights in DWG, DXF, PDF & more
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What Planners use Maps for

Accurate MasterMap® mapping for planning applications, site appraisals and development proposals — available instantly in CAD and PDF formats from MapServe®.

Common use cases include:

  • Preparing planning application location plans at 1:1250 or 1:2500
  • Producing 1:500 block plans for planning submission
  • Creating CAD-ready base drawings for development layouts
  • Evaluating site topography and level changes using 1m contour data
  • Identifying surrounding constraints early, including adjacent buildings, access points and vegetation
  • Reviewing neighbouring building context and potential overlooking relationships
  • Verifying ownership and boundary context using Freehold overlays
  • Supporting planning validation compliance with LPA-appropriate mapping scales
What Planners use Maps for

The Best Maps for Planners

Pick a need, see the recommended dataset, and jump straight to the right product.

Need Why it’s used Typical Format Recommended Map
Planning application location plan LPA-compliant mapping at 1:1250 or 1:2500 PDF / CAD OS MasterMap® (1:1250)
Block plan for submission Detailed building and feature context PDF / CAD OS MasterMap® (1:500)
Sloping or complex sites Elevation data for development analysis CAD 1m Contours
Ownership plans Supports land ownership checks CAD Freehold Boundaries
Landscape context Identify canopy coverage and potential constraints CAD National Tree Map™

How to Choose the Right Map

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Common Mistakes

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Why Planners use Mapserve?

  • Instant access to MasterMap® for planning applications
  • LPA-compliant location and block plan scales
  • CAD-ready DWG and DXF downloads
  • Add contours, National Tree Map™ and boundary overlays
  • Mapping aligned to British National Grid
  • Transparent pricing with no recurring subscription required

What do you get?

Formats available

DWG and DXF for CAD workflows, plus scaled PDF and image formats for planning reports and submissions.

Typical scales

1:500, 1:1250 and 1:2500 — suitable for planning application block and location plans.

Optional layers

  • Contours (1m)
  • National Tree Map™
  • Freehold boundaries
  • Building heights
  • Field boundaries

Delivery

Instant download after checkout via MapServe®.

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FAQ

What scale location plan do LPAs expect for planning submissions?

Most UK planning authorities require 1:1250 or 1:2500 location plans and 1:500 block plans based on MasterMap® data.

Can I use MasterMap® to produce red line and blue line ownership plans?

Yes — MasterMap® combined with Freehold boundary overlays supports accurate site ownership plans for submission.

Is the mapping suitable for outline and full planning applications?

Yes — MasterMap® provides the large-scale base mapping required for both outline and full applications.

Can I download mapping for rural sites at 1:2500 scale?

Yes — rural and edge-of-settlement planning applications commonly use 1:2500 MasterMap® location plans.

Does MapServe® provide mapping aligned to the British National Grid for GIS analysis?

Yes — all MasterMap® data is georeferenced, making it suitable for integration into planning GIS workflows.