What is a MfPP?
A map for planning purposes is an essential document for all projects requiring construction notification or construction permit.
Who creates the map for planning purposes?
A map for planning purposes is drawn up by a qualified surveyor, which means a person without a criminal record, with appropriate education, experience in the profession and who has passed a state exam.
What does the MfPP contain?
A qualified surveyor on the basis of measurements taken in the field and a documentation consisting of the following elements:
- materials made available from the resource,
- planning studies,
- any other document or piece of information relating to the area in question,
places the current development of the parcel, changes in location and elevation details (e.g. fences, kerbs, slopes, buildings, etc.), existing utilities (wells, poles, pipes, etc.) and vegetation (trees, shrubs, parks, etc.) on the base map.[1] It may be necessary to renew boundary markers or determine parcel boundaries because the existing documentation does not provide the required accuracy. This should be done before drawing up the MfPP.[2]
How long is the map for planning purposes valid?
The legislation does not indicate any specific deadline. However, it can be deduced from these that the MfPP is up to date as long as it represents the actual condition of the site in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.
The outdating of the map is due to the constant change in the facts of the area indicated.
The second possibility of losing the status of an up-to-date map is when the regulations change, for example the applicable altitude system or reference point. We currently operate on the PL-EVRF2007-NH and PL-KRON86-NH altitude systems, as well as the PL-ETRF2000 reference system.
Can the map for planning purposes be updated?
No. If the map is no longer up to date, then a new map should be drawn up.[3]
Who do you need a map for planning purposes? What is it needed for?
The requirement to have an MfPP comes from the construction laws. They specify that the landscaping design, which is an integral part of the construction documentation, is to be carried out on either the original or a copy of the map for planning purposes.
How much does a map for planning purposes cost?
It depends. In the case of ma.concept, prices start at 900 PLN. The final price estimate depends on the location of the investment, the size of the parcel and the number of mandatory measurements.[4]
I’ve ordered the map for planning purposes. What comes next?
The timeframe for completing the MfPP depends on the complexity of the work, e.g. for a parcel up to 0.5 ha it takes 2–4 weeks, while for large-area maps in enclosed areas the deadline can vary between six months and even a year. Once we have the map ready, we go to the designer, architect or the construction company. At ma.concept, we offer not only drawing up of the MfPP, but also the surveying service for the investment. The customer can expect a discounted price by choosing a package of our services.
To conclude, a map for planning purposes is an individual cartographic study containing the contents of the base map, updated to the date of the survey and containing the data specified by the investor or designer and required for the planning process. It is drawn up by a qualified surveyor. It is valid as long as it is identical to the actual state of the terrain. It cannot be updated. It is essential for the execution of the construction project. Its prices start at 900 PLN and the waiting time is a minimum of two weeks.
K. Karlikowski, Podstawowe zasady i procedury opracowania mapy do celów projektowych, “Acta Scientifica Academiae Ostroviensis” no. 35–36, p. 131–144.
M. Puzia, L. Pietrzak, Krótka opowieść o mapie do celów projektowych, “Przegląd Geodezyjny” 2021, vol. 12, p.19–22.
D. Felcenloben, Wykładnia normatywnego pojęcia mapy do celów projektowych, „Przegląd Geodezyjny” 2022, vol. 3, p. 14–20.
Polish Journal of Laws 1994 no. 89 item 414, art. 34. 3.1
Filip Grzonka