A Land Registry compliant lease plan is a drawing which accompanies a lease document. It illustrates, in visual form, which areas of a building or land are demised to the lessee, which areas are communal, and any other rights of access that may affect the property.
Key takeaway: A lease plan turns the lease wording into a clear visual plan, helping solicitors and the Land Registry understand exactly what is included.
What makes a lease plan Land Registry compliant?
The Land Registry require certain conditions to be met in order for a lease plan to be compliant. In practice, this usually means the plan includes the following:
- A detailed plan of the property drawn to a metric scale (such as 1:100 or 1:200).
- A site plan, typically at 1:1250, showing where the property sits in relation to the surrounding area.
- A clearly marked north point.
- Colour coding, accompanied by a key, to denote different areas (for example, red for the demised area, green or blue for communal areas, and brown for rights of access). These can vary based on the wording of the lease document.
Existing leases and new lease plans
For properties that have existing leases but need new lease plan drawings (in the case of a lease renewal, for example), it is normal to create a new plan which is Land Registry compliant and also corresponds to the wording in the original lease document.
New leases and solicitor approval
For new leases, it tends to be more common for the lease plan provider to denote the areas in a standard format, then await instructions from solicitors as to whether they require any additional information on the plan.
It really helps to have an experienced plan provider who has drawn hundreds of plans successfully. It cuts down the time between solicitor approval and plans getting sent to the Land Registry. I’m very good at getting things right first time. From my many years experience, I am used to devising the most effective illustration method for complicated access issues, ensuring that nothing gets missed.
Need advice on your lease plan?
If you’d like more information on what a lease plan is, whether you need one, or what yours might entail, I’d be very happy to help. Call on 07795 565853 or email email@leaseplansonline.co.uk