opmetingsplan

Opmetingsplan is a professional document that records the precise measurements, positions, and boundaries of a parcel of land and any built elements on it. It is prepared by a licensed land surveyor and reflects the actual situation on the ground, as opposed to what might be implied by existing maps or deeds.

The plan is used to establish or verify property boundaries, support transfers of ownership, divisions of land, and construction projects. It is commonly required in real estate transactions, mortgage lending, and cadastral procedures to ensure that the legal description of the property matches the physical reality. In the Netherlands, opmetingsplans are frequently submitted to the Kadaster, the national land registry, to update or confirm the cadastral registration.

Typical contents include the project title, client, date, and the identifying information of the site; scale and north indication; the measurement method (for example GNSS and total station) and reference system; delineation of boundaries with bearings and distances; measured area; footprints of existing buildings and other structures; easements, encroachments, and any deviations from the registered plan; tolerances and a statement of the surveyor’s accreditation. The plan often bears the signature and seal of the licensed surveyor.

An opmetingsplan should not be confused with preliminary sketches or building permits alone; it serves as an official measurement record that may underpin legal agreements, cadastral changes, or land divisions. Accuracy depends on professional standards and the applicable national or regional surveying regulations.