What does the red line on a title plan mean?

On an HM Land Registry title plan, the land included in the registered title is edged in red. The red edging shows the general extent of the property under the general boundaries rule — it identifies which land the title covers, not the precise legal boundary line. Other colours can show rights of way, land removed from the title, or areas subject to specific entries, each explained in the title register.

Is a title plan legally binding?

A title plan is the official HM Land Registry record of a property’s general extent and is strong evidence of what the title includes, but it is not a definitive statement of the exact boundary. Because it is prepared under the general boundaries rule, the red edging shows the general position of boundaries only. For a legally fixed line you must apply to determine the exact boundary with a precise scaled plan.

Can I change my title plan boundaries?

Yes. Boundaries shown on a title plan change when you transfer part of the land, buy adjoining land and merge titles, or apply to determine an exact boundary. Each requires a scaled application plan submitted to HM Land Registry that aligns with the existing title plan and Ordnance Survey mapping. The Registry then updates the title plan to reflect the new extent.

Can I use a title plan for a lease extension?

No. A title plan shows the general extent of the whole registered title, not the precise internal demise of an individual flat or unit. A lease extension must be registered with a compliant lease plan that defines the demised area to scale, edged in red, with the internal layout and an Ordnance Survey location plan.

Do I need a plan for a transfer of part?

Yes. When part of a registered estate is sold, transferred or leased, HM Land Registry requires a plan showing the land being transferred, based on the current approved estate plan. A mere verbal description is not enough. We survey or work from supplied drawings to produce a compliant transfer of part plan.

What plan do I need for first registration of unregistered land?

A first registration requires a scaled plan that accurately defines the extent of the land being registered, with enough surrounding detail to be identified on the Ordnance Survey map. We prepare first registration plans to HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40 standards across England and Wales.

Can you produce plans for new-build plot sales?

Yes. For new-build plot sales within a larger development we produce consistent, scaled plans across multiple plots, each aligned with the overall site layout to avoid gaps or overlaps between titles. This keeps a plot programme moving and reduces the risk of Registry requisitions.

How much does a title or transfer of part plan cost?

Title and transfer of part plans are priced per application because the work depends on the size and complexity of the land and whether a survey is needed. Plans drawn from reliable existing drawings start from £99 + VAT, with residential plans from £199 + VAT and commercial from £299 + VAT where a survey is required. Send us the title number or address for a fixed quote.

Do you cover England and Wales?

Yes. We prepare title plans and transfer of part plans throughout England and Wales. Many can be produced remotely from reliable existing drawings, and site surveys are available wherever they are needed.

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What are title plans?

A title plan is the scaled plan that identifies the extent of a registered property title on the HM Land Registry record. HM Land Registry issues an official title plan, based on Ordnance Survey mapping, showing the general boundaries of the title edged in red. When you transfer part of a title, register unregistered land, or define new boundaries, you must supply your own scaled application plan that aligns with that title plan and the OS base map.

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Title & transfer plans at a glance

Plan Types: Title & transfer of part
Used For: Transfers, first registrations, plot sales
Based On: Ordnance Survey mapping
Standard: HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40
Turnaround: 3–5 working days
Coverage: England & Wales

Transferring or leasing part of a registered title requires a plan that clearly defines what is being transferred, based on the current approved title plan. We produce title plans and transfer of part plans to HM Land Registry standards across England and Wales — for land disposals, plot sales, and splitting or amalgamating registered titles.

HM Land Registry issues its own official title plan to show the general extent of a registered title, based on Ordnance Survey mapping. But when you make an application — a transfer of part, a first registration, or a change to boundaries — you must supply your own scaled plan with that application. We prepare these application plans so they align precisely with the registered title and the OS base map, and follow HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40.

Every plan is produced in AutoCAD, quality-checked against the current guidance, and supplied as a PDF with scaled printed copies ready for submission — for solicitors, surveyors, developers, estate agents and property owners nationwide.

Title plans vs lease plans

They are often confused — but they are produced by different parties and do different jobs.

	Title plan	Lease plan
Who produces it	Issued by HM Land Registry	Prepared by a specialist
What it shows	General extent of the title	Exact demise of one lease
Boundaries	General boundaries rule	Precise, edged in red
Internal detail	Usually none	Full scaled floor plan
Submitted or issued	Issued by the Registry	Submitted with the application

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Title plans vs title register vs title deeds

People often confuse these documents. The title plan is the map, the title register is the written ownership record, and title deeds are the older paper documents that pre-date electronic registration.

Document	Purpose
Title plan	Shows the general boundaries and extent of the property, edged in red
Title register	Records the owner, class of title, price paid, charges, rights and restrictions
Title deeds	Historic paper documents tracing ownership before electronic registration
Lease plan	Shows the exact demise of an individual lease, drawn to scale

For a full explanation of how these documents relate, the general boundaries rule and how to obtain each one, read our guide to title plans explained.

When do you need title plans or a transfer of part plan?

Match your application to the right plan — then get a fixed quote.

Your situation	Plan you need
Selling or transferring part of a registered title	Transfer of part plan
First registration of unregistered land	Title plan
New-build plot sales within a development	Plot / estate plans
Splitting one title into two or more	Transfer of part plan
Granting a new lease over seven years	Lease plan
Unsure which plan your application needs	Land Registry plans overview

Title plans vs the Registry’s own plan

HM Land Registry issues an official title plan showing the general extent of a registered title based on Ordnance Survey mapping. When you apply to transfer part of that title, deal with a first registration, or define new boundaries, you must supply your own scaled plan with the application. We prepare these application plans so they align precisely with the registered title and the OS base mapping, and avoid prohibited wording such as “for identification only”.

Title plans for transfers of part

When part of a registered estate is sold, transferred or leased, the application plan must show the land being transferred and be based on the current approved estate plan. A mere verbal description is not sufficient. We survey or work from supplied drawings to produce a plan that clearly identifies the transferred land, edged appropriately and tied to identifiable boundary features, so HM Land Registry can split the existing title and create the new one without a requisition.

Title plans for first registrations and plot sales

For first registrations of unregistered land, and for new-build plot sales within a larger development, accurate plans are essential to define each parcel. We produce consistent, scaled plans across multiple plots and ensure each aligns with the overall site layout to avoid gaps or overlaps between titles — keeping a plot programme moving and the Registry applications clean.

Title plans for splitting and amalgamating titles

Whether you are dividing one title into several, or combining adjoining parcels into a single registered title, the application must be supported by a plan that shows the new extents unambiguously. We draw the revised boundaries to scale against the Ordnance Survey map and the existing title plan, so the change is clear to both your solicitor and HM Land Registry.

How do I get a copy of my title plans?

Official title plans can be obtained from HM Land Registry online for a small fee, using the property address or its registered title number. Most conveyancers and solicitors can also obtain copies during a transaction, and a copy of the title register can be downloaded in the same way.

It is important to separate two different needs. If you simply want to see the existing extent of a registered title, you download the official copy from the Registry. If you are making an application — a transfer of part, a first registration, splitting or amalgamating titles, or defining a new boundary — you must prepare and submit your own scaled plan that aligns with the registered title plan and Ordnance Survey mapping. That application plan is what we produce.

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Title plans: red edging and the general boundaries rule

What the red line means, why title plan boundaries are only general, and when you need a determined boundary.

On a title plan the land in the registered title is edged in red. That red edging is drawn under the general boundaries rule: it shows the general position of a boundary, not its exact legal line. Two properties can therefore have a precise hedge, wall or fence on the ground that the title plan only indicates approximately.

This is by design — registering most titles with general boundaries keeps the register workable without surveying every boundary to the millimetre. Because of this, title plan boundaries are accurate enough to identify and locate a property, but you should not rely on one to settle a few centimetres of disputed land.

Where an exact line genuinely matters, you can apply to determine the boundary, which requires a precise scaled plan to a far higher standard than the general title plan. Other colours and tints on a title plan can show rights of way, land removed from the title, or areas subject to particular entries — each explained in the accompanying title register.

What makes title plans compliant?

A compliant application plan is drawn to a recognised metric scale, clearly identifies the land being transferred or registered, shows a north point and enough surrounding detail to be located on the Ordnance Survey map, and follows HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40. Our full requirements guide explains each element in detail.

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Prepared to HM Land Registry standards

Every plan we produce is created to meet the latest HM Land Registry guidance (Practice Guide 40), helping reduce the risk of requisitions and delays. Compliance is assessed by HM Land Registry on each application; our plans are prepared in line with current published requirements.

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Title plans: why choose us

OS-aligned

Plans tied to Ordnance Survey base mapping

Transfers of part

Clear identification of transferred land

Plot programmes

Consistent plans across developments

Registration-ready

PDF and scaled printed copies

Title plans: how it works

1
Upload existing plans
Send us the property address and any existing plans or drawings. Tell us whether the property is residential or commercial. We confirm a fixed price and, where a survey is needed, arrange a convenient time anywhere in England and Wales.
2
We review requirements
We review your information against HM Land Registry requirements. If reliable scaled drawings exist we can work from them; otherwise one of our specialist surveyors measures the demised area and shared parts on site.
3
Draft produced
Your lease plan is drawn in AutoCAD and emailed as a PDF, usually within 48 hours. Review the draft, request any amendments, and approve before printing.
4
Final compliant plan delivered
Once approved, we print the plan to scale on A3 or A4 and post up to four hard copies to your chosen address — a final, Land Registry compliant plan ready for submission.

Title plans — questions answered

Concise answers to the questions we are asked most often.

What is a title plan?

A title plan is the scaled plan that identifies the extent of a registered property title on the HM Land Registry record.. HM Land Registry issues an official title plan, based on Ordnance Survey mapping, showing the general boundaries of the title edged in red. When you transfer part of a title, register unregistered land, or define new boundaries, you must supply your own scaled application plan that aligns with that title plan and the OS base map.

Issued by HM Land Registry from the registered title
Based on Ordnance Survey mapping at OS scales
Shows the general extent of the title edged in red
Operates under the “general boundaries rule” — not exact lines
Application plans must align with it for transfers and registrations

What is the difference between a title plan, the title register and title deeds?

The title plan is the map that shows the general extent of a registered property, edged in red.. The title register is the document that records who owns it, the class of title, the price paid and any charges, rights or restrictions. Title deeds are the older, often pre-registration paper documents that traced ownership and conditions before HM Land Registry digitised the record. Today the title plan and title register together are the official proof of ownership, and the deeds are largely historical.

Title plan — shows the boundaries and extent of the property
Title register — records ownership, price paid, charges and rights
Title deeds — historic paper documents of past ownership
Lease plan — shows the exact demise of an individual lease

What is the difference between a lease plan and a title plan?

A title plan is produced by HM Land Registry to show the general extent of a registered title, based on Ordnance Survey mapping.. A lease plan is prepared by a specialist to define the exact demised area of a specific lease, drawn to scale with red edging and internal detail. A lease plan is submitted with an application; a title plan is issued by the Registry.

Are title plan boundaries accurate?

A title plan shows the general position of boundaries, not their exact legal line.. HM Land Registry plans are prepared under the "general boundaries rule", which means the red edging indicates roughly where a boundary runs rather than the precise line to the centimetre. To fix an exact boundary you must apply for a determined boundary with a scaled plan to a much higher accuracy. This is why disputes cannot usually be settled from the title plan alone.

What is a transfer of part plan?

When part of a registered title is sold or transferred, the application must include a plan showing the land being transferred, based on the current approved title plan.. A verbal description is not sufficient. We produce compliant transfer of part plans for residential and commercial titles across England and Wales.

What is the difference between a transfer of part and a transfer of whole?

A transfer of whole moves the entire registered title to a new owner and usually needs no new plan, because the existing title plan already defines the land.. A transfer of part splits off a portion of the title — a plot, garden strip or parcel of land — so it requires a scaled transfer of part plan that clearly identifies the land being transferred, based on the current approved title plan, before HM Land Registry can create the new title.

Title plans FAQs

A title plan is the scaled plan that identifies the extent of a registered property title on the HM Land Registry record, based on Ordnance Survey mapping. The Registry issues the official title plan showing the general boundaries of the title edged in red. When you apply to transfer part of a title, register unregistered land, or define new boundaries, you must supply your own scaled application plan that aligns with it.

Do you need a copy of an existing Land Registry document?

If you are looking for an existing Title Register or Title Plan rather than a newly prepared professional plan, our dedicated document retrieval service can help. Land Registry Docs supplies copies of the official documents for any registered property or piece of land in England and Wales — the Title Register showing ownership, rights and charges, and the Title Plan showing the general extent of the title.

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Title plans locations we cover

We prepare title plans and transfer of part plans throughout England and Wales. Popular locations include:

London Manchester Birmingham Leeds Bristol Liverpool Essex Kent Surrey

Need title plans or a transfer of part plan?

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