Deposited Plans: Legal Documents Defining Land Boundaries and Ownership

A deposited plan (or deposited survey plan) is a legal cadastral document prepared by a licensed surveyor that precisely defines a parcel of land. It includes:

• Exact boundary coordinates and dimensions
• Location of existing buildings and structures
• Easements, rights-of-way, covenants
• Zoning classification and planning restrictions
• Surveyor and owner certification

Once signed by the owner and deposited with the land titles or planning authority, it becomes the official record for conveyancing, subdivision, development approvals, and dispute resolution. It is a foundational instrument in property law.