Accuracy of Title plan

We believe our Title Plan to be inaccurate. One of the boundaries goes at a slightly wrong angle so that by the end of the garden there is a reasonable size differential (probably about 2 metres). It isn't obvious on the smaller scale title plan, hence it wasn't picked up during conveyance, but once the map is scaled up it can be clearly seen. It looks like the plans were drawn up in 2011 by a Surveyor.

The garden has always been in its current dimensions, even before we moved in (numerous photos show this) and I have read that Title Plans are generalised and should not be scaled up. But should I be worried if my neighbour wants to claim this slice of the garden?

Edward - The title plan prepared by us is drawn to a specific scale, but it is not meant to indicate the precise measurement or location of the physical boundary.

The title plan is based on the Ordnance Survey map and shows the position of a property in relation to the walls, fences, roads etc. shown on that map. The red lines show the extent of the land in the title and indicate the general position of the boundary fences and walls.

England and Wales operates a 'general boundaries' system of land registration.  A title plan with 'general boundaries' shows the boundary of a property in relation to a given physical feature on the ground such as a wall or hedge as identified on the Ordnance Survey map.  The red edging on a Land Registry title plan is therefore not definitive as to the precise position of the boundaries. For this reason, official copies of title plans carry the following warning.

“This title plan shows the general position of the boundaries: it does not show the exact line of the boundaries. Measurements scaled from this plan may not match measurements between the same points on the ground.”

The only situation in which the title plan shows an exact boundary is when an application has been made for the boundary to be 'determined'.  A 'determined boundary' however is not fixed by HM Land Registry. It must either be agreed between the neighbours affected, or by the Courts.

If you believe there is a discrepancy in the title plan of your property then you can raise it with us, either writing to our Citizen Centre or using the Contact form on our website on GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-hm-land-registry

I would suggest you seek legal advice either from a solicitor or Citizens Advice if you are concerned about anyone claiming ownership of land in your title. 

Thanks Nimish