Ordnance Survey 1:5000 Map for Rural Planning Applications and Decrofting
The OS maps scale 1:5000 offers a detailed overview of rural land plans, showing field boundaries, roads, and terrain. It's the ideal location map for rural planning applications, including forestry, land use, and decrofting submissions.
Order online and receive your digital map in under 20 minutes, with custom area selection centred on your selected site.
What is a 1:5000 Scale Map?
A 1:5000 map scale is a mid-scale raster location plan derived from OS VectorMap® Local. It provides a clear overview of rural terrain, including fences, field boundaries, building outlines, and road names.
It replaces the discontinued OS Landplan product and is fully licensed for submission to local authorities. While not suitable for CAD or GIS imports, it meets UK council requirements for planning.
Key Details and Benefits:
- Centred on your selected site with full control over area and scale
- Displays national grid references for accurate planning and positioning
- Compliant with UK authority planning submission standards
- Useful for forestry, rural area plans, and farm management
- Covers larger areas than 1:1250 or 1:2500 plans, ideal for rural planning
- Accepted by Land Registry, Registers of Scotland and the Crofting Commission
When Do I Need a 1:5000 Scale Plan?
This scale is ideal when you need to show a rural site’s position within its wider surroundings. It supports development approval submissions where wider areas or land boundaries must be displayed clearly.
It’s suitable for professionals and individuals working on rural projects in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Common Users Include:
- Planning consultants and architects
- Rural surveyors
- Land and estate managers
- Forestry and environmental specialists
- Energy infrastructure providers
