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Scale Bar

Last updated October 29, 2026.

Local validation checklist code A2

  1. When you'll need to provide this
  2. What you'll need to include
  3. Why we need it

When you'll need to provide this

You must include this if you're submitting your planning application to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

These requirements apply to applications sumittted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

All planning applications.

Typical proposals

The scale bar planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:

Home extension or alteration; New house; New housing development; Converting a building into homes; HMO; Change of use; Commercial development; Retail, restaurant or takeaway; Industrial or warehouse development; Development near the coast

What you'll need to provide

What you'll need to include in your application

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

Plans required to be submitted as a National Requirement or Part A must be produced to a recognised scale with a scale bar included. The weight given to any other plans submitted and wishing to be taken into consideration as part of the application may be less if they are not to scale and do not have a scale bar.

Why we need you to provide this

Why we need you to include this in your application.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

Plans need to be viewed digitally, and the scale bar enables accurate measurements to be taken.