When required?

If any of the following apply:

• a change in ground level;
• the site is sloping;
• a new building;
• a track;
• new opening(s);
• new external staircase(s);
• double glazing (listed building applications).

What is required?

Sections should

• be drawn at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
• show a cross section(s) through the proposed building(s) and/or feature.
• where a proposal involves a change in ground levels show both existing and finished levels.
• for new buildings include:
  • existing site levels
  • finished floor levels and finished height
  • with levels related to a fixed datum point off site or shown in relation to adjoining buildings.
  • for sloping sites
  • show how proposals relate to existing ground levels or where ground levels would be modified.
  • for new tracks
  • show the method of construction and materials.
  • for new features e.g. external staircases, new openings or windows
  • a cross section through the proposed feature.