The scale for planning application drawings typically depends on the type of plan, with detailed plans often using 1:100 or 1:50 and site location plans using 1:1250 or 1:500.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Detailed Plans (e.g., floor plans, elevations): These require more detail and are usually drawn at a larger scale. Common scales include:
- 1:50 - This means 1 unit of measurement on the drawing represents 50 units of measurement in real life (e.g., 1cm on the drawing represents 50cm in reality).
- 1:100 - 1 unit on the drawing represents 100 units in real life.
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Site Location Plans: These show the location of the proposed development in relation to its surroundings and can cover a larger area. Therefore, a smaller scale is used. Common scales include:
- 1:500 - 1 unit on the drawing represents 500 units in real life.
- 1:1250 - 1 unit on the drawing represents 1250 units in real life.
It's crucial that all drawings submitted for planning applications are clear, accurate, and drawn to a recognised scale. This ensures that the planning authority can properly assess the proposal.
