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Plans and Drawings

When Required: 

All applications 

Site Location Plan

  • Be as up-to-date as possible
  • Be at an identified measurable scale typically 1:1250 or 1:2500 and include a scale bar
  • Be clearly marked with the direction of North
  • Show the full site, all site boundaries, adjoining properties (numbered and/or named) and identify roads and/or buildings to enable identification of the land to which the application relates
  • Show the application site boundaries and all land necessary to carry out the proposed development i.e. land required for access to the site from the road, outlined in red
  • Land needed to incorporate a soakaway and/or septic tank within the red line
  • Show any other land within the applicant’s ownership or control that is close to or adjacent the site outlined in blue 

Existing and Proposed Block Plan

  • Be as up-to-date as possible
  • Be at an identified measurable scale of 1:500, 1:200 or 1:100 and include a scale bar
  • Be clearly marked with the direction of North
  • Clearly show the proposed development
  • Include all site boundaries, existing buildings, roads, tracks, footpaths, public right of way, banks and historic features, ponds, watercourses and proposed boundary treatments/walls/fencing (including measures for removal and/or retention): 
  1. On the site
  2. On land adjoining the site 
  • Clearly show any buildings to be demolished
  • Include existing and proposed parking provision, access arrangements and the extent and type of any hard surfacing
  • Clearly show the position of all trees and all hedges and those that could influence or be affected by the development; with proposals for removal and/or retention clearly indicated (including boundary hedges) 
  1. On the site
  2. On land adjoining the site 

All applications (where relevant)

Note:  plans/drawings containing disclaimers such as 'Not to scale' and 'Do not scale' cannot be accepted by the Council.  Drawings must be drawn true to stated scales and therefore all plans will need to be resubmitted.  

Site Levels to an appropriate scale

  • the existing and proposed ground levels across the site, with the measurements taken from an Ordnance Survey data point or from an otherwise authoritative and easily identifiable fixed point;
  • the details provided both in plan form and by appropriate cross sections and should cover the land including and beyond any proposed building footprint;
  • a north point; and
  • a scale bar and the scale used 

Floor Plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100

  • the existing and proposed layout of the whole of each floor that will be created, altered, or added to by the proposal (unless the proposal is for a single room extension, where a partial floor plan will be acceptable);
  • the name of each of the rooms or area; and
  • a scale bar and the scale used  

Elevations to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100

  • the existing and proposed view of each side of the building or structure that will be altered or added to by the proposal, and labelled according to their directional facing e.g. north facing;
  • where the proposal relates to the demolition or replacement of an existing structure, the extent of the existing building should be indicated with dashed lines; and
  • a scale bar and the scale used  

Roof Plan to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100

  • the existing and proposed layout of the roof structure; and
  • a scale bar and the scale used  

Parking and Access Arrangements (may be shown on Block Plan)

  • the existing and proposed parking and cycle storage; and
  • access and turning arrangements for vehicles and pedestrians  

Plans to a scale of not less than 1:20 to show all new windows, doors, shop-fronts, panelling, fireplaces, plaster moulding and other decorative details

  • for all Listed Building Consent Applications 

Cross Section Drawings will be required if:

  • the proposal will create, alter or add to a building, showing:
  • the cross section(s) through the existing (if any) and proposed building and the remainder of the site relating these to adjoining ground levels
  • a scale bar and the scale used 

the proposal is for a track or an outdoor horse-riding arena, showing:

  • the cross section(s) or any proposed surface treatment, which should include details of the proposed surfacing materials;
  • a scale bar and the scale used 

the proposal relates to a listed building, showing:

  • the whole vertical and horizontal cross sections of the joinery details, profiles and sections for new or replacement windows and doors and other architectural features;
  • to a scale of 1:20, and
  • a scale bar  

Existing Site and Topographical Survey to include:

  • features such as green infrastructure;
  • site levels;
  • contours
  • buildings;
  • watercourses;
  • public rights of way;
  • overhead lines; and
  • roads within and adjacent to the site  

Major Applications (Ten or more dwellings):

A plan to a recognised metric scale identifying 20% of the houses will meet the requirements of Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the requirements of Policy DM 1 (i) of the Mid Devon Local Plan 2013 – 2033.  Please consult with your Building Control Provider to ensure your proposal complies before finalising your application.

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