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Site boundary and location plan

Site boundary and location plan Related questions

  • Can I access or download the location plan to share with a client before I submit my application?
  • Can I download the location plan as a DWG or CAD file format?
  • Can I download the location plan I create and upload into my system?
  • Can I download the location plan that I create as a PDF?
  • Can I use the location plan I create as a site/block plan?
  • Do I have to use the location plan feature, or can I upload a plan like I did before?
  • Do I pay again if I get my location plan wrong?
  • How do I amend the site boundary if I get it wrong?
  • How does the location plan feature benefit me and why are you making this change?
  • How much does it cost to use the location plan feature?
  • I don’t create the plans; I use an architectural plan-drawer. How do I start an application?
  • I have a DWG file; how do I convert it to a GeoJSON file to upload?
  • I have a PDF file from a previous application, can I convert it to a GeoJSON file to upload?
  • I have an application in draft, how do I create a location plan for this application?
  • I have uploaded my site boundary file, why are the boundary lines showing in black?
  • If I want to upload a data file from my own system, what file types are accepted?
  • My application doesn’t need a location plan, do I still need to draw a boundary?
  • My application doesn’t require a location plan, do I still have to pay?
  • What are labels on a location plan?
  • What does geospatial mean?
  • What happens if I make a mistake when creating the location plan?
  • What happens if the Local Authority rejects the location plan?
  • What is a blue line boundary?
  • What is a GeoJSON file and how is it different to JSON?
  • What is a red line boundary?
  • What is the location plan feature?
  • Why should I use the location plan feature?
  • Will I/my client get a receipt for using the location plan feature?
  • Will this work for a site in excess of 10 ha in area and is irregular in shape?


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