Creating a block plan

[davidnow]

Hi,
I'm preparing a planning application for an extension to my bungalow.

I've used Sweet Home 3d to create floor plans and elevations which I'm hoping will be acceptable.

I've also looked at the map provider sites and getting a location map and marking the boundary in RED seems straightforward enough.

However, I'm not sure how to do the block plan.

I can download a pdf at 1;200 scale from various providers, but can I use this as starting point for drawing on proposed extension and annotating boundaries etc , or do I need to draw the plan from scratch.

Can I import the supplied map into some free software and modify, and if possible technically is that ok from a copyright perspective ?
Thanks

 

[davidnow]

or is it ok to buy the block plan, print it and use a pen and ruler to
- outline proposed extension
- annotate boundary details , eg wall / fence heights
- show dimensions , and distances of extension to boundaries etc.

 

[tony1851]

or is it ok to buy the block plan, print it and use a pen and ruler to
- outline proposed extension
- annotate boundary details , eg wall / fence heights
- show dimensions , and distances of extension to boundaries etc.

That would be OK for application purposes.

 

[Nakajo]

That sounds like much more information than would be required for a block plan

 

[DevilDamo]

A Block Plan is at a scale of 1:500 while a Site Plan is at a scale of 1:200 or 1:100. Check your LPA’s requirements as to what is required for a Block Plan drawing.

 

[JP_]

I've used Sweet Home 3d to create floor plans and elevations which I'm hoping will be acceptable.

I used that, very handy.

I did a block plan through Planning Portal, I think. Paid about £15 for it, then edited the map provided with my drawing, using MS Paint. Was accepted and approved.

 

[JP_]

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/homepage/4/buy_a_plan

 

[Notch7]

or is it ok to buy the block plan, print it and use a pen and ruler to
- outline proposed extension
- annotate boundary details , eg wall / fence heights
- show dimensions , and distances of extension to boundaries etc.

Architects buy block plans as dig files then load them into a cad drawing

You could buy a block plan as a word drawing then use the drawing tools, or print out, pen and paper and scan.

I've done all of the above at various times