GetMapping

Map extracts for planning applications

You can download a set of Ordnance Survey map extracts for planning applications by clicking on the "Getmapping" icon. If you would prefer, we can supply you with a set of paper maps.

How to order a set of maps
The council works in partnership with 'Getmapping' - an authorised Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre - to provide map extracts to accompany applications under planning and building regulations. Click on the 'Getmapping' icon (link below) to download a set of maps or, if you would prefer, we can supply you with a set of paper maps which you can either collect or have posted to you. You can contact us by phone on 01474 33 75 85 or write to us at

Gravesham Borough Council,
Planning and Regeneration Services,
Civic Centre,
Windmill Street,
Gravesend,
Kent, DA12 1AU.

How to pay
A fee of £26 is payable for a standard set of six A4-sized map extracts at a scale of 1:1250. Most of that fee goes to Ordnance Survey as a royalty. The remainder is shared by the local authority and Getmapping. If you are ordering online, simply follow the steps. If you are paying for a set of paper maps you will need to write a cheque made payable to "Gravesham Borough Council"

Ordnance Survey Copyright
Each copy supplied will bear an acknowledgement to Ordnance Survey. It is an infringement of crown copyright to make any further copies without their prior permission. All Ordnance Survey maps are subject to copyright control which restricts the use which may be made of them. The council is only licensed to copy maps for its own use and to issue map extracts for planning applications. The license does not allow it to sell maps.

If you wish to acquire a simple map we would recommend you go to Ordnance Survey's webpage (see link below) where you can find a number of options including Ordnance Survey's own 'Get-a-map' service

If you wish to ask for advice, Ordnance Survey provide a helpline: 08456 05 05 05. Calls are charged at local rates. Or email them on customerservices@ordsvy.gov.uk

Exceptions to the Copyright Act
There are two exceptions to the copyright law. In these cases no royalties are payable and there is no restriction on reproduction.

Extracts supplied under the following terms will not be accepted as site plans to accompany planning applications.

(a) Section 9 of the Act permits copying of any map under 'fair dealing' for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review.

(b) Section 9 of the Act also states that copyright is not infringed when reproductions are made specifically for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding.