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What We Draw, and When

Our full landscape drawing and document schedule, aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work 2020, UK Building Regulations, planning condition discharge, tender documentation and construction packages. Filter by project stage, package or lead consultant to find exactly what you need.

Ref Drawing / Document RIBA Stage Category Lead Purpose Regulations
L-000 Drawing Register All Pre-Design & Site Information Landscape Architect Project drawing index N/A
L-001 Site Location Plan 1-2 Pre-Design & Site Information Architect Planning location Planning
L-002 Topographical Survey 1-2 Pre-Design & Site Information Surveyor Existing site information N/A
L-003 Site Analysis Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Landscape Architect Opportunities & constraints N/A
L-004 Existing Trees Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Arboriculturist Existing trees BS5837
L-005 Tree Constraints Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Arboriculturist Root Protection Areas BS5837
L-006 Utilities Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Civil / Drainage Engineer Existing services PAS128
L-007 Existing Levels Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Surveyor Existing levels N/A
L-008 Ground Investigation / Contamination Report 1-2 Pre-Design & Site Information Environmental Consultant Identify soil contamination and ground conditions Part C / CLR11
L-009 Flood Risk Assessment 1-2 Pre-Design & Site Information Civil / Drainage Engineer Assess flood risk to inform site layout and drainage NPPF / Part H
L-010 Demolition & Site Clearance Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Landscape Architect Identify structures and surfaces to be removed CDM 2015
L-011 Vegetation & Tree Removal Plan 2 Pre-Design & Site Information Arboriculturist Identify vegetation and trees proposed for removal BS5837
L-012 Access & Inclusive Design Statement 2-3 Pre-Design & Site Information Architect Demonstrate inclusive access strategy for planning Equality Act / Part M
L-013 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) 1-2 Pre-Design & Site Information Ecologist Initial ecological walkover to scope habitats, protected species risk and further survey needs CIEEM / BS42020
C-001 Landscape Concept Plan 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Overall design concept Planning Policy
C-002 Landscape Character Plan 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Character and context NPPF
C-003 Concept Sections 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Cross-sectional design intent N/A
C-004 Visualisations 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Design communication N/A
C-005 Materials Mood Board 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Materials direction N/A
C-006 Landscape Vision Statement 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Design narrative NPPF
C-007 Masterplan 2 Concept Design Landscape Architect Overall site masterplan Planning
LP01 Landscape Proposals Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Proposed landscape layout Planning
LP02 Planting Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Proposed planting layout BS8545
LP03 Planting Schedule 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Plant species and quantities BS3936
LP04 Landscape Sections 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Level and design sections Part M
LP05 Typical Landscape Details 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Indicative construction details Part A
LP06 Boundary Treatment Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Boundary design Part K
LP07 Street Furniture Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Furniture layout Part M
LP08 Lighting Strategy 3 Planning Package M&E Engineer External lighting strategy Part B / BS5489
LP09 Materials Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Hard landscape materials BS7533
LP10 Roof Garden Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Roof garden layout Parts A, K, M
LP11 Green Roof Plan 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Green roof layout GRO Code
LP12 CGI Visualisations 3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Photomontage / CGI communication N/A
LP13 Highway Access Plan 3 Planning Package Highways Engineer Vehicular and pedestrian access, visibility splays and junction design onto the public highway Manual for Streets / DMRB
LP14 Public Realm / Streetscape Strategy 2-3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Set out the design approach to public realm and streetscape Manual for Streets
LP15 Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) 2-3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Assess visibility of the proposal and significance of change to existing views GLVIA3
LP16 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) 2-3 Planning Package Landscape Architect Assess effects on both landscape character and visual amenity GLVIA3
LP17 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Metric Calculation 2-3 Planning Package Ecologist Statutory metric calculation demonstrating the mandatory 10% biodiversity gain Environment Act 2021 / BNG Regulations 2024
L-100 Biodiversity Strategy 3-4 Planning Condition Discharge Landscape Architect Ecology condition discharge Environment Act
L-101 Green Roof Details 4 Planning Condition Discharge Landscape Architect Ecology condition discharge GRO Code
L-102 Habitat Features Plan 3-4 Planning Condition Discharge Landscape Architect / Ecologist Ecology condition discharge BS42020
L-103 Biodiversity Net Gain Plan 3-4 Planning Condition Discharge Ecologist BNG condition discharge Environment Act
L-106 Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan (HMMP) 3-4 Planning Condition Discharge Ecologist Detailed 30-year management and monitoring commitments required to discharge BNG conditions BNG Regulations 2024
L-104 Ecological Enhancement Plan 4 Planning Condition Discharge Ecologist Ecology condition discharge CIEEM
L-105 Native Planting Plan 4 Planning Condition Discharge Landscape Architect Ecology condition discharge BS4428
L-200 SuDS Strategy Plan 3-4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer Sustainable drainage strategy Part H
L-201 Drainage Coordination Plan 4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer Cross-discipline drainage coordination Part H
L-202 Drainage Sections 4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer Drainage cross-sections Part H
L-203 Rain Garden Details 4 Drainage & SuDS Landscape Architect SuDS feature detail CIRIA C753
L-204 Permeable Paving Details 4 Drainage & SuDS Landscape Architect SuDS surface detail BS7533
L-205 Swale Details 4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer SuDS conveyance detail CIRIA
L-206 Attenuation Details 4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer SuDS storage detail Part H
L-207 Overflow Strategy 4 Drainage & SuDS Civil / Drainage Engineer Exceedance and overflow routing Part H
L-208 Irrigation Layout 4 Drainage & SuDS Landscape Architect Irrigation coordination Water Regulations
L-209 Soil Management Plan 4 Drainage & SuDS Landscape Architect Manage topsoil strip, storage and re-use across the site Defra Code of Practice
L-300 Hard Landscape Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Hard landscape layout Part M
L-301 Setting Out Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Contractor setting out N/A
L-302 Access & Circulation Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Access strategy Part M
L-303 Finished Levels Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Proposed finished levels Part M
L-304 Grading Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Earthworks and grading Part H
L-305 Spot Levels Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Detailed spot levels N/A
L-306 Kerb & Edge Details 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Edge condition detail Part M
L-307 Surface Finishes Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Surface materials layout Part M
L-308 Street Furniture Layout 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Furniture coordination Part M
L-309 Lighting Coordination 4 Technical Design M&E Engineer Lighting coordination Part B
L-310 Signage Plan 4 Technical Design Landscape Architect Wayfinding and signage Equality Act
L-311 External Power Plan 4 Technical Design M&E Engineer External power coordination Part P
L-312 Highway Access & Visibility Splay Details 4 Technical Design Highways Engineer Detailed junction geometry, kerb lines and visibility splay construction Manual for Streets / Section 278
L-313 Noise / Acoustic Barrier Details 4 Technical Design Acoustic Consultant Acoustic fencing or bunding detail to mitigate noise Part E / BS8233
L-314 External Lighting Photometric Plan 4 Technical Design M&E Engineer Lux levels, glare and light spill assessment Part B / BS5489
L-400 Soft Landscape Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Overall planting layout BS4428
L-401 Planting Schedule 4 Planting Landscape Architect Species and quantities BS3936
L-402 Tree Planting Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Tree layout BS8545
L-403 Shrub Planting Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Shrub layout BS4428
L-404 Herbaceous Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Herbaceous planting layout RHS Guidance
L-405 Bulb Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Bulb planting layout RHS Guidance
L-406 Wildflower Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Wildflower area layout CIEEM
L-407 Woodland Planting 4 Planting Landscape Architect Woodland planting layout UKFS
L-408 Hedge Planting 4 Planting Landscape Architect Hedge planting layout BS4428
L-409 Turfing Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Turf areas BS3882
L-410 Seeding Plan 4 Planting Landscape Architect Seeded areas BS3882
L-411 Irrigation Zones 4 Planting Landscape Architect Irrigation zoning Water Regulations
L-500 Standard Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect General construction standards Various
L-501 Paving Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Paving construction detail Part M
L-502 Edging Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Edging construction detail Part M
L-503 Steps & Ramp Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Accessible level change detail Part M
L-504 Retaining Wall Details 4 Construction Details Structural Engineer Retaining structure detail Part A
L-505 Raised Planter Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Planter construction detail Part A
L-506 Bench Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Seating construction detail Part A
L-507 Decking Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Decking construction detail Part K
L-508 Pergola Details 4 Construction Details Structural Engineer Pergola structure detail Part A
L-509 Green Wall Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Green wall construction detail Part B
L-510 Tree Pit Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Tree pit construction detail BS8545
L-511 Root Barrier Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Root barrier detail BS5837
L-512 Lighting Details 4 Construction Details M&E Engineer Lighting fixture detail Part P
L-513 Fence Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Fencing construction detail Part K
L-514 Gate Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Gate construction detail Part K
L-515 Handrail Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Handrail construction detail Part K
L-516 Guarding Details 4 Construction Details Architect / Structural Engineer Guarding / balustrade detail Part K
L-517 Cycle Store Details 4 Construction Details Architect Cycle store detail Part M
L-518 Bin Store Details 4 Construction Details Architect Bin store detail Building Control
L-519 Play Equipment Details 4 Construction Details Landscape Architect Play equipment installation detail BS EN 1176
RG01 Roof Garden GA 3-4 Roof Gardens Landscape Architect General arrangement Parts A, K, M
RG02 Roof Build-Up Plan 4 Roof Gardens Structural Engineer Roof build-up specification Part A
RG03 Roof Drainage Plan 4 Roof Gardens Civil / Drainage Engineer Roof drainage layout Part H
RG04 Roof Sections 4 Roof Gardens Landscape Architect Roof garden cross-sections Parts A & M
RG05 Roof Edge Details 4 Roof Gardens Architect Roof edge / parapet detail Part K
RG06 Waterproofing Interfaces 4 Roof Gardens Roofing / Waterproofing Specialist Waterproofing coordination NHBC
RG07 Furniture Layout 4 Roof Gardens Landscape Architect Roof furniture layout Part M
RG08 Roof Lighting Plan 4 Roof Gardens M&E Engineer Roof lighting layout Part B
RG09 Roof Irrigation Plan 4 Roof Gardens Landscape Architect Roof irrigation layout Water Regulations
RG10 Roof Maintenance Access 4 Roof Gardens Landscape Architect Maintenance access strategy CDM 2015
T-01 Landscape Specification 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Technical requirements N/A
T-02 Bill of Quantities 4-5 Tender & Procurement Quantity Surveyor Pricing N/A
T-03 Schedule of Works 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Contractor pricing N/A
T-04 Employer's Requirements 4-5 Tender & Procurement Architect Design & build brief N/A
T-05 Scope of Works 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Tender documentation N/A
T-06 Materials Schedule 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Procurement N/A
T-07 Plant Schedule 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Procurement N/A
T-08 Product Data Sheets 4-5 Tender & Procurement Suppliers Manufacturer coordination N/A
T-09 Sample Board 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Client approval N/A
T-10 Tender Drawing Register 4-5 Tender & Procurement Landscape Architect Procurement N/A
CP-01 Construction Drawings 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Site installation N/A
CP-02 Setting Out Information 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Contractor layout N/A
CP-03 Construction Details 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Build information N/A
CP-04 Inspection Test Plans 5 Construction Package Contractor QA / QC N/A
CP-05 Site Instructions 5 Construction Package Contract Administrator Construction direction N/A
CP-06 RFI Responses 5 Construction Package Design Team Construction queries N/A
CP-07 Shop Drawing Reviews 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Construction review N/A
CP-08 Material Approvals 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Construction approval N/A
CP-09 Site Observation Reports 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Contract administration N/A
CP-10 Practical Completion Snagging 5 Construction Package Landscape Architect Handover N/A
CP-11 Party Wall / Boundary Matters Notice 5 Construction Package Party Wall Surveyor Notify and agree works affecting shared boundaries or structures Party Wall etc. Act 1996
H-01 As-Built Drawings 6-7 Handover & Operation Contractor Final record N/A
H-02 O&M Manual 6-7 Handover & Operation Contractor Operation N/A
H-03 Landscape Maintenance Manual 6-7 Handover & Operation Landscape Architect Maintenance N/A
H-04 5-Year Maintenance Plan 6-7 Handover & Operation Landscape Architect Planning condition N/A
H-05 10-Year Landscape Management Plan 6-7 Handover & Operation Landscape Architect Ecology / estates management N/A
H-06 Biodiversity Monitoring Plan 6-7 Handover & Operation Ecologist BNG compliance N/A
H-09 BNG Legal Agreement (s106 / Conservation Covenant) 6-7 Handover & Operation Planning Consultant Secure long-term BNG delivery through a binding legal mechanism Environment Act 2021
H-07 Asset Register 6-7 Handover & Operation Contractor FM handover N/A
H-08 Defects Inspection Reports 6-7 Handover & Operation Landscape Architect Post-completion N/A

Typical Consultant Responsibilities

Understanding who leads each element of the drawing package reduces ambiguity, shortens the RFI log and helps the QS price accurately at tender.

Landscape Architect

  • Masterplans, hard and soft landscape drawings, planting plans, specifications, schedules, details, SuDS coordination, management plans, tender packages, contract administration

Architect

  • Building interfaces, access strategy, roof layouts, boundary coordination, Building Regulations compliance

Structural Engineer

  • Retaining walls, roof loading, planter structures, foundations, guardrail fixings

Civil / Drainage Engineer

  • Surface water drainage, SuDS calculations, attenuation, drainage layouts and sections

Highways Engineer

  • Vehicular and pedestrian access design, visibility splays, junction geometry, Section 278/38 highway agreements

Arboriculturist

  • Tree surveys, BS5837 reports, tree protection plans, arboricultural method statements

Ecologist

  • Biodiversity strategies, habitat plans, BNG, protected species advice

M&E Engineer

  • External lighting, power, irrigation controls, feature services

Quantity Surveyor

  • Bills of quantities, cost plans, tender pricing

Contractor

  • Shop drawings, fabrication drawings, as-built information, O&M manuals

Roofing / Waterproofing Specialist

  • Roof build-ups, waterproofing interfaces, warranties and drainage coordination

Environmental Consultant

  • Ground investigation, contamination assessment, soil management, flood risk input

Acoustic Consultant

  • Noise impact assessment, acoustic barrier design, sound insulation testing coordination

Party Wall Surveyor

  • Party wall notices, awards and boundary matters affecting neighbouring properties

Planning Consultant

  • Planning strategy, statements of case, s106 and legal agreement coordination

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