Lease Plans (HM Land Registry Compliant)
A lease plan is a scaled technical drawing that clearly shows the extent of a property over which a leaseholder has rights. It forms part of the legal documentation submitted to HM Land Registry and must meet specific requirements to be accepted.
When is a Lease Plan Required?
A lease plan is typically needed when:
- Registering a lease with more than 7 years remaining
- Granting a new residential or commercial lease
- Extending an existing lease
- First registration of leasehold property
- Splitting a freehold into leasehold units
HM Land Registry requires a plan that shows the property clearly, at the correct scale, with accurate boundaries and sufficient detail. General boundary plans alone are not enough - the plan must properly reflect the legal extent of the demise.
What Makes a Lease Plan Compliant?
HM Land Registry guidance requires:
- A drawn plan to recognised scale (commonly 1:100 or 1:200 for floor plans and 1:1250 for location plans)
- A clear north point
- Clear edging to show the demised area
- Consistency with the lease wording
- Sufficient detail to identify the property unambiguously
As noted in HM Land Registry guidance on registration requirements, registration is a formal legal process and accuracy at this stage avoids delays and requisitions.
Our Approach
We prepare carefully measured, clearly drafted lease plans suitable for submission to HM Land Registry and review by solicitors and conveyancers.
- Residential and commercial properties
- Individual flats, houses or full commercial buildings
- Shared access, bin stores, parking, roof terraces and external areas clearly shown
- Colour coding where required
- Digital delivery
If amendments are requested by a solicitor or by HM Land Registry, we deal with them promptly and accurately.
Our aim is always the same: a clear plan that reflects the legal reality of the property and passes smoothly through registration.
If your property is in Islington, Camden, Hackney, Barnet, Haringey or a nearby area, you can also read more about our lease plans in North London.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a lease plan?
To get a lease plan, send the property address, any existing drawings or lease plan, the lease wording or solicitor instructions if available, and a short explanation of what needs to be shown. We can then advise whether the plan can be prepared remotely or whether a measured site visit is needed. For the full process, read our step-by-step guide to getting a lease plan.
When do I need a lease plan?
A lease plan is usually needed when a lease is being registered, varied, extended or created for a property. It is also commonly needed when splitting a freehold into leasehold units, registering a lease with more than seven years remaining or updating documentation for a changed property layout.
Can I get a lease plan online?
Often, yes. If suitable scaled drawings are available, a compliant lease plan can often be prepared remotely. If the drawings are unclear, incomplete or not reliable enough, a measured site visit may be the better route. You can read more on our plans from existing drawings page.
What should I send for a lease plan quote?
It is helpful to send the property address, any existing lease plan or drawings, the lease wording or solicitor instructions if available, and a brief explanation of what needs to be shown, such as garden, parking, loft, roof terrace, access or common parts.
Do I need a site visit for a lease plan?
Not always. A site visit is usually only needed where there are no suitable existing drawings, where the property layout needs checking, where areas are unclear, or where measurements must be taken to prepare a reliable plan.
How long does it take to get a lease plan?
Turnaround depends on the property, the available information and whether a site visit is required. Remote plans from suitable existing drawings can often be prepared quickly, while site visits need to be arranged around access and availability.
Are amendments included?
Reasonable amendments are usually included where they relate to the same agreed instruction. If a request changes the scope of the work, this will be discussed before any additional cost is incurred.
Next step
If you would like to discuss a lease plan requirement, we are happy to advise on what is needed before you proceed.