Do you require an Ordnance Survey mapping for a planning application?  See FAQs

Leicestershire libraries now offer Ordnance Survey Mapping service for planning applications. If you require a Sitemap for a planning application then:

All libraries can deliver large-scale site-centered Ordnance Survey maps suitable for:

Sitemap is highly detailed site-centered Ordnance Survey mapping. It is ideal for planning applications and building regulations. Plans are accepted by all the District and Borough Councils in Leicestershire.

There is a charge for this service and all site-centered maps are sold as paper copies. A Sitemap planning pack contains 6 copies of site-centered map for one location. The cost of this service is £25 for urban 1:1250 scale map.

OS Sitemap can be supplied as a PDF file or DX (data) file if required. This service incurs a VAT charge. Please use the online OS Mapping Service Request form to post your enquiry. A member of library staff will contact you to discuss your OS mapping requirements, collection and cost of the service.

Why do I need planning permission?
You require by law planning permission for any property development. Its main purpose is to control the impact of buildings on the environment.

How do I apply for planning permission?
You need to contact the planning officer at your local district or borough council to discuss what type of application you require. If the planning officer advises that you require full permission then you need to include detailed site location plans showing the extent of your development.

What is a Sitemap?
A Sitemap is the product you require if you are applying for planning permission from your local district or borough council. This is a unique customised mapping service that centers your site, and surrounding area on a plan designed by the Ordnance Survey for planning application purposes.

How do I order a Sitemap?
Visit any of our 52 libraries to request a Sitemap.(At the libraries listed below, you can obtain one while you wait).You will need to provide details of the property or the site, full address and postcode. Alternatively you can use our online OS Mapping Service Request form to post your initial enquiry. A member of library staff will acknowledge your request and confirm the details of the OS Sitemap requested.

Staff in the following libraries can help you with OS Sitemap enquiries and you can obtain your OS Sitemap straight away: