A plot of land is a demarcated, land-registry-defined piece of ground, a parcel, with its own number, area and boundaries, intended for development or use.
Characteristics
A plot is not just any patch of ground: it is a formally recorded unit of land.
- It is registered at the land registry with a unique number.
- It has a defined area and clearly set boundaries.
- Those boundaries determine exactly what belongs to the plot and what does not.
A building plot is a plot specifically designated for erecting a house or other building. What may actually be built on it, such as the type of use, the footprint and the height, is not decided freely but set out in the zoning or land-use plan for the area.
Application
Plots of land are the basic units in which ground is bought, sold and developed. Before building, it is essential to know a plot’s exact boundaries and the rules that apply to it. The zoning plan states whether building is allowed and within what limits, while the building line and other planning conditions fix where a structure may stand. Checking these points at the land registry and with the local authority is a normal first step in any building project.
Related terms
- Parcel
- Zoning plan
- Building line
- Land registry
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