A practical list of ownership, survey, access, utilities, physical context and statutory questions.
At the information-gathering stage before site appraisal.
What is included
- Ownership and authority prompts
- Survey and boundary information
- Access and utilities checklist
- Physical context observations
- Professional verification reminders
Worksheet preview
Authority and records
- Confirm who is authorized to commission the work.
- Gather title, survey and boundary records for professional review.
- Record easements, rights of way or known disputes without assuming their legal effect.
Physical context
- Photograph access, edges, vegetation, structures, drainage and neighbours.
- Record apparent slope, water, noise, hazards and seasonal conditions.
- Identify where measured, geotechnical or environmental surveys may be needed.
Services and statutory research
- List known electricity, water, drainage, data and waste connections.
- Identify the relevant planning and building-control authorities.
- Record each assumption, evidence source, owner and due date.
Professional boundary: Planning aid only. It is not planning approval, legal advice, statutory approval, cost certification or a substitute for project-specific professional services.