How to Obtain Location Plans

Any maps required for use with a planning application must be obtained from an authorised vendor. The Council is no longer able to supply Ordnance Survey maps direct to the public.

Online Sources

You can also buy site plans online direct from Ordnance Survey. If buying online, please note that it is illegal to scan and copy the map that you have purchased. You will therefore need to buy the required number of copies.

The Planning Portal provides a service which allows the site boundary to be drawn onscreen by the purchaser before supplying the map as a JPG file. Several alternative sizes are offered. Please select the 4 hectare option if possible.

Other online mapping services may also be available. If obtaining maps from other sources, please ensure that they are appropriate for their intended use as site location plans. Land Registry plans are not suitable.

OS Mapping and Data Centres.

Local Sources of Maps

Bollington Print Shop
The Old Stables, Queen Street, Bollington, Macclesfield,
Tel. 01625 574828

Stanfords
39 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 2BG
Tel. 0161 831 0250

Copyright Licences

Businesses possessing the appropriate licences are able to copy maps for their own purposes. Ordnance Survey issues Copyright Licences to enable architects and other professionals to copy original mapping that they have purchased from OS map agents for the purpose of planning applications. Copyright Licences can be obtained from the Copyright Licensing Department, Ordnance Survey, Romsey Road, Southampton SO16 4GU. These can also be applied for online - Ordnance Survey Copyright Licence Application.

All map extracts should clearly show an authorised copier’s licence number together with the appropriate copyright acknowledgements.