Buy a Copy of the Title Plan
The title plan is the map-based record for a registered property or piece of land in England and Wales. It shows the general extent of the registered title, with coloured markings or references where applicable, and must be read with the title register. Order a copy for £24.95 and we’ll check the address and deliver it securely as a PDF.
Please note: A title plan usually shows general boundaries. It does not normally establish the precise legal position of a boundary.
What is a title plan?
When property or land in England and Wales is registered, HM Land Registry keeps a plan for the title alongside the written register. The title plan is drawn on an Ordnance Survey map base and shows the general extent of the land in the registered title, usually edged in red.
Where the register refers to particular parts of the land — for example land subject to a right of way, or land removed from the title — the plan uses coloured tinting, edging or reference letters to identify them. The plan does not explain those markings itself; the explanations sit in the title register, which is why the two documents are designed to be read together.
The general boundaries rule, in plain English
Unless a boundary has been formally determined — which is rare — the red edging on a title plan shows where the boundary is in general terms, not its exact legal line. A line on the plan may sit on either side of, or along, the physical feature it follows, such as a hedge, fence or wall.
In practice this means a title plan can tell you roughly what land is included in a title, but it cannot usually settle an argument about whether a fence is a few centimetres one side or the other of the true boundary. If a precise boundary matters to you, take professional advice. Our guide does a title plan show exact boundaries? covers this in more detail.
When people order a title plan
- Seeing the general extent of a property or piece of land on a map
- Checking whether a garden, garage or strip of land appears to fall within a title
- Understanding which parts of the land the register’s coloured references apply to
- Reviewing a property before making an offer or starting a project
- Gathering background information before a conversation with a solicitor or surveyor
Title plan or title register?
| Title Plan | Title Register | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The map of the general extent | The written ownership record |
| Owner details | No | Yes, where recorded |
| Rights and covenants | Colour references only | Yes, where recorded |
| Extent of the land | Map-based, general boundaries | Text description |
| Best used | With the title register | With the title plan |
Most people who want the plan also benefit from the register, because the register explains what the plan’s markings mean. The register and plan bundle covers both for one price.
What a title plan does not do
- It does not normally establish the precise legal position of a boundary — it usually shows general boundaries only.
- It is not a newly drawn or professionally prepared plan. We supply a copy of the existing registered plan as it stands.
- It does not show ownership, tenure, rights or charges — that information is in the title register.
- It does not exist for unregistered land, because there is no registered title.
How your order is handled
- You give us the property address, or a description for land without an address.
- A person checks the details and identifies the registered title.
- If more than one title could match — common with flats, garages and parcels of land — we contact you before continuing.
- We retrieve the plan and deliver it as a PDF through a secure, expiring link.
Frequently asked questions
What does a title plan show?
A title plan is a graphical representation of the general extent of the registered title, drawn on an Ordnance Survey map base, with coloured markings or references where applicable. It is designed to be read with the title register, which explains what the markings mean.
Does the title plan show my exact boundary?
Usually not. A title plan usually shows general boundaries and does not normally establish the precise legal position of a boundary. If a boundary is central to a decision or dispute, take professional advice before relying on the plan.
Can I use a title plan in a boundary dispute?
A title plan can be a useful starting point, but because it usually shows general boundaries it is rarely conclusive on its own. Boundary questions typically involve the register, historic deeds, measured surveys and professional advice.
What do the coloured lines and markings mean?
Coloured edging, tinting and reference letters on a title plan correspond to entries in the title register — for example land affected by a right of way or land removed from the title. The plan on its own does not explain them, which is why the two documents are read together.
Do I need the title register as well?
In most cases, yes. The plan shows the general extent of the land; the register explains ownership, tenure and the rights and restrictions the plan refers to. The register and plan bundle covers both for one price.
Is this a scale drawing I can use for an application?
No. We supply a copy of the existing registered title plan. It is not a newly drawn or professionally prepared plan, and it is not a substitute for a lease plan, measured survey or site plan prepared for a specific application.
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