Hi John, When the conditions for the map return scheme changed a few years back OS did try to impose a ruling not allowing site plans on-line for every application. They would allow an example plan annotated as such. I seem to remember that the Planning Portal took up the case and persuaded OS to change their stance. In any case would the same copyright statement provided on your website for agents plans also cover OS plans? On our site, before you can view any documentation you have to agree to the following statement: "Plans, drawings and material submitted to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (section 47). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current planning applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner. You must agree to adhere to the copyright statement in order to view planning application documents. If you disagree you will not be able to view these documents and will be taken back to the Development Control & Planning Applications page." This was recommended by the PARSOL/Information Commissioners guidance and the relevant part of the act allows copying solely for public consultation. Of course you need to be careful and perhaps closely follow the guidance to avoid further problems. Regards, Andy.
