Bourton-on-the-Water
Burford
Chipping Norton
Stow-on-the-Wold
Fine Art
If you require professional mapping services to support land management, compliance, planning, or transactions, contact us today to discuss how we can assist.
Accurate, clear, and compliant mapping is essential across all areas of rural and agricultural land management. Our professional team provides high-quality, detailed mapping services to support landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses with transactions, compliance, planning, and dispute resolution.
Using our technical expertise and practical experience, we deliver mapping solutions that meet statutory requirements and align seamlessly with wider professional advice
Why is professional mapping important for rural land?
Professional mapping ensures land boundaries, areas, and uses are accurately represented. Poor or unclear mapping can lead to legal disputes, planning delays, or non-compliance with scheme requirements.
When do I need mapping for the Rural Land Register (RPA)?
Mapping is required whenever land parcels are registered, amended, or submitted for land-based schemes, subsidies, or grants. Accurate RPA mapping is essential to avoid payment delays or penalties.
What is voluntary first registration?
Voluntary first registration allows unregistered land to be registered with HM Land Registry before a sale or transfer. Accurate mapping is a key component of a successful application.
Can mapping help resolve boundary disputes?
Yes. Clear, well-prepared mapping can help clarify boundary extents, support negotiations, and provide valuable evidence when disputes arise.
Do planning applications require professional maps?
Most planning applications require accurate site and location plans. Professionally prepared maps reduce the risk of delays, rejections, or requests for further information.
Can you work directly with my solicitor or other advisers?
Yes. We regularly work alongside solicitors and other local professionals to ensure mapping aligns with legal documentation, registrations, and planning submissions.
Is mapping required for environmental and stewardship schemes?
Yes. Environmental schemes often require precise mapping to demonstrate eligibility, land use, and compliance with scheme rules.

Our mapping work is often undertaken in association with other local professionals, such as your solicitor, planning consultant, or land agent. This collaborative approach creates a strong, united professional front, ensuring that mapping evidence supports legal, planning, and commercial objectives effectively.
Our mapping services are designed to facilitate a wide range of rural property and land management needs, including:
Preparation of clear, professional sale plans to support land transactions and marketing, ensuring boundaries and extents are clearly defined.
Accurate tenancy plans for Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies, and licences, reducing ambiguity and future dispute risk.
Mapping support for Land Registry applications, including voluntary first registration, transfers, and title updates.
Creation and maintenance of mapping required for the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), supporting land-based schemes, subsidies, and grant applications.
Mapping to assist with compliance under Nitrate Pollution Regulations, including land use and designated area requirements.
Detailed maps to support agri-environment schemes, stewardship agreements, and environmental grant applications.
Professional site plans and location plans required for rural planning applications and development proposals.
Clear, evidential mapping to support boundary discussions, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
