Legal or procedural basis
HM Land Registry Practice Guide 40 and section 60 of the Land Registration Act 2002.
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Boundary Agreements & Plans
Clear plans and survey evidence to support a boundary agreement or determined-boundary application where appropriate.
Service overview
What this service covers.
Neighbours who have reached agreement or can evidence the exact line claimed.
Where neighbours agree the position of an uncertain boundary, a written agreement and clear plan can record that understanding. A determined-boundary application is a different Land Registry procedure and carries stricter evidence and plan requirements.
When this service may be relevant
- Neighbours have reached agreement and want a durable record.
- An exact line is needed for future ownership or development decisions.
- A solicitor is considering a boundary agreement or determined-boundary application.
Who this is for
Neighbours who have reached agreement or can evidence the exact line claimed.
How the instruction is approached
A clear route, matched to the facts.
The Act’s requirements and any boundary procedure depend on the actual documents, ownership and site relationships. These are the usual working stages.
- 01
Gather evidence
Collect registered titles, conveyances, transfer plans, photographs, correspondence and other relevant historic material.
- 02
Inspect and measure
Compare the documentary evidence with permanent site features and obtain proportionate measurements where instructed.
- 03
Explain the options
Set out the evidence, uncertainty and possible routes for agreement, mediation, a determined-boundary application or legal advice.
Questions about Boundary Agreements & Plans
Useful context before you instruct.
General information only. Advice on a particular property requires the relevant documents and facts.
01Is a written agreement sensible?
Yes. HM Land Registry notes that recording an agreement in writing and signing the associated plan can help prevent later disagreement, though legal advisers should confirm the correct form.
02What does a determined-boundary plan need?
HM Land Registry requires a clear scaled plan with start, end and turning points, sufficient surrounding detail and precise measurement or coordinate information.
Authoritative references
Further reading
These public sources support the general explanations on this page. They do not replace advice on the facts of a particular property.
Boundary Agreements & Plans
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