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How to check the boundaries of a plot?

If you need to check the boundaries of a given plot, thanks to technological development, you get a number of tools that make it possible online. Without any obstacles and unnecessary formalities. Fortunately, the past times, when an authorized surveyor set boundary points in the field and with the participation of the plot owner, are long gone, and now it is enough to spend a few moments on the Internet to get all the interesting information. Of course, in the end, you will not escape the services of a surveying specialist, but it is worth checking the boundaries of the plot in advance – with a phone or on a computer to obtain valuable data. So how can this be done? Do I need special accesses or additional fees? Below you will learn how to check the boundaries of a plot online.

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Before you start checking the plot – what should you remember?

At the outset, it is worth noting that online tools are not official documents, but they are an effective source of knowledge, thanks to which you can obtain information about the dimensions of the plot, which will be useful when considering the purchase of a plot, determining its boundaries or dividing the land.

Before you start looking for a plot, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the most common designations describing the land you are interested in. It’s important to learn a few key concepts and data:

– cadastral parcel – as the smallest unit of geodetic division, it has a unique number, which in colloquial language is referred to as the plot number. Usually, this number is a natural number, but if a given land was created as a result of division, this number will take the form of a fraction with an ordinal number specified in the denominator;

– parcel identifier – it is used, m.in for registering, it takes the following form WWPPGG_R.XXX.NR., where: WW is the voivodeship; PP is the assigned county number; GG is the code of the municipality; R is the type of municipality; XXX is a cadastral precinct; NR is the parcel code;

– TERYT number – another type of plot designation in a special register kept by the Central Statistical Office, where the first two digits specify the voivodeship number, and then the district, commune, city, district. At the end, the number indicates the type of settlement unit. Such numbering allows you to avoid mistakes with the same place names.

How to check plot boundaries online

How to check the boundaries of the plot yourself? Online tools

Currently, the Internet offers access to several government and private portals, which will allow you to get the necessary information about a given plot of land from the phone or computer at home. The most important websites include:

– Geoportal.gov.pl – the government portal of the Head Office of Geodesy and Cartography with extensive metadata and detailed maps for various purposes. It is available for free and without additional formalities;

– Polska.e-mapa.net – is a private, very wide collection of data and maps on land, with a similar scope as the government Geoportal;

– Geoportal360.pl – a private portal with limited options, but allowing you to find TERYT numbers or plot precincts. For additional fees, a list of land and mortgage registers is available;

– OnGeo.pl – a private portal that allows you to generate paid datasets in pdf format.

Despite the initial difficulties in use, with the help of numerous hints, you can quickly become proficient in searching for data. With the use of these applications, you will learn how to determine the boundaries of the plot yourself.

And how to check the boundaries of a plot with a phone?

In addition to the possibility of using the above portals in the mobile version, there are tools in the form of special applications (e.g. GeoportalMobile), which help to mark a given plot in the field with the help of GPS communication. However, due to certain limitations of mobile devices, it is recommended to use the indicated portals on a computer for greater effectiveness of measurements.

On our blog, we also suggest what to check before buying a plot. Be sure to read!