Topographic Land Surveys
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hello and welcome to the blog pages of Anglia Land Surveys. Throughout the coming weeks and months this area will be updated with articles of interest and news all related to the surveying world. This first article will attempt to make topographic land surveys an accessible and interesting subject for those people who are not entirely aware of its role and significance. Wish me luck!It would be wrong of me to assume that all the visitors to this web site arrive here with a preordained knowledge of our work; of what topographical land survey means, why it is important and what is involved. After all it isn't just experienced developers, engineers or architect firms who are likely to require a site survey. We provide surveys for large developments as well as individual projects.
So what is a topographic land survey then? One definition is that it measures the elevation of points on a particular piece of land, and presents them as contours on a plot. Another definition which may serve to illuminate the point is one which describes a topographic map as being "a detailed and accurate graphic representation of cultural and natural features on the ground" (The Centre for Topographic Information). There is often a common misconception that a map which contains details of relief is thereby defined as topographical map, but this does not fully encompass the range of information presented in a topographic land survey.
Performing a site survey before any development will provide accurate data on the plot dimensions which aids in calculating a purchase price and, equally as important, it tells us what the limitations on development are. Anyone planning to build on a piece of land will be subject to various criteria set out by institutions such as the Highways Agency or the Environment Agency; topographical land surveys give us the ability to ensure we satisfy these criteria. Once the build is complete it is customary to produce a second survey to take into account the new development and in order to relay the new topographical information back to the interested parties, including the Land Registry.
Our finished topographic surveys can be provided on paper, on CD or by email. For more details on these or any of our surveying services please don't hesitate to contact us.
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