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donchichi: Oh ok. That makes sense now. i've been racking my brains and getting worried because a friend recently had a plan done for each of his 2 plots but all the plans(4 in number) are very identical. how will this affect the sale of the other plot if he decides to sell it?

Also, for my learning, what other types of survey are there apart from layout survey? Please let me know.

Thanks.

a)how will this affect the sale of the other plot if he decides to sell it?
It doesn't affect the sale of the other plot in any way. As far as the land belongs to him, he can sell it no matter how the land is represented on a survey plan.

b)what other types of survey are there apart from layout survey?
Apart from the layout survey, we have the following types of survey;

Boundary Survey: A survey for the express purpose of locating the corners and boundary lines of a given parcel of land. This involves record and field research, measurements, and computations to establish boundary lines in conformance with the Professional Land Surveyor Act. Easement lines may also be located and/or established with this type of survey.(basis of this topic)

Topographic Survey: A survey locating topographic features - natural and man made - such as buildings, improvements, fences, elevations, trees, streams, contours of the land, etc. This type of survey may be required by a governmental agency, or may be used by engineers and/or architects for design of improvements or developments on a site.

Site Planning Survey: A combination of boundary and topographic surveys for preparation of a site plan to be used for designing improvements or developments.

Subdivision Survey: The subdivision of a tract of land into smaller parcels, showing monumentation and survey data on a map, in conformance with local ordinances and the Subdivision Map Act.(can be regarded as layout survey)

Control Survey: Precise location of horizontal and vertical positions of points for use in boundary determination, mapping from aerial photographs, construction staking, and other related purposes.

Court Exhibit (Land in Dispute)Survey: Analysis of various legal description and survey maps, field locating of record, existing monuments, and physical features, and mapping showing this information for the purpose of presenting a visual exhibit to be used in a courtroom.

Construction Survey: Construction staking of improvements shown on improvement plans for control of construction on developments for roads, buildings, pipelines, etc.

Hydrographic/Marine Survey: Marine surveyors measure harbors, rivers, and other bodies of water. They determine the depth of the water through measuring sound waves in relation to nearby landmasses. Their work is essential for planning and constructing navigation projects, such as breakwaters, dams, piers, marinas, and bridges, and for preparing nautical charts and maps.

Mining Survey: Mine surveyors make surface and underground surveys, preparing maps of mines and mining operations. Such maps are helpful in examining underground passages within the levels of a mine and assessing the volume and location of raw material available.

Geophysical/Oil location Survey: Geophysical prospecting surveyors locate and mark sites considered likely to contain petroleum deposits. Oil-well directional surveyors use sonic, electronic, and nuclear measuring instruments to gauge the presence and amount of oil- and gas-bearing reservoirs.

Pipeline/Route Survey: Pipeline surveyors determine rights-of-way for oil construction projects, providing information essential to the preparation for and laying of the lines.

Geodetic Survey: Geodetic surveyors measure large masses of land, sea, and space that must take into account the curvature of the earth and its geo-physical characteristics. Their work is helpful in establishing points of reference for smaller land surveys, determining national boundaries, and preparing maps.

Photogrammetric Survey: Photogrammetric engineers determine the contour of an area to show elevations and depressions and indicate such features as mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, roads, farms, buildings, and other landmarks. Aerial, land, and water photographs are taken with special equipment able to capture images of very large areas. From these pictures, accurate measurements of the terrain and surface features can be made. These surveys are helpful in construction projects and in the preparation of topographical maps. Photogrammetry is particularly helpful in charting areas that are inaccessible or difficult to travel.

Others are Dimensional Control Measurement, Digital Mapping, Deformation Monitoring Survey etc.

donchichi: Thanks.

I've come accross a scenario where there were 3 plots and 3 survey plans but ALL 3 plans looked the same and the plots shown on them had the 3 plots joined together to resemble a single plot. Is this normal?

@donchichi, you must have come across a layout survey. In a layout survey plan, you will notice that almost all the plots have equal dimensions and area. Three plots may be co-joined if one person owns the three plots. It can also be co-joined if two plots are making reference to a particular plot of interest especially in red copy production. It is normal donchichi.

Injector: I really don't know how To use this site, but can anyone tell me how to get/obtain a C of O, I guess u guys understand me, cuz lately I have been using money for something I don't know.thanks

I will advise you go to the Ministry of lands in your state and make this inquiry. This must have been after you have registered your land. The time you obtain the C of O varies from state to state. Some may take six months while some can take up to 2years. I advise clients to do it themselves because they may run out of patience while using any agent. I prefer going straight to the directors of Land, Planning, Surveyor General etc for any inquiry.

Dpontiff: such a wonderful exposure,Lawyer pls a boght a land at Eputu and i have done the survey plans with these your information it is an original survey plan because it has all you indicated here,but the problem now is that it was initially sold to somone before me though the person didnt do the survey and deed of assignment before it was sold to me.i have done the survey plan and agreement but on getting olto the site to start work i saw a foundation of blocks ,that was when i learnt that the land was sold to one man but the transaction was onot done tru the family that owns the land ,rather of the isons in the family, Now the family resolved to give me another land at the back close to the initial one .MY QUESTION IS -CAN I STILL USE THE SAME SURVEY PLAN ? I WAS TOLD THAT THE NUMBER COULD BE CHANGED OR MUST I DO A NEW SURVEY? NOTE THE NEW LAND IS JUST 4POLES AWAY FROM THE INITIAL ONE. PLS ADVICE.
THANKS

@Dpontiff, It depends on what stage the survey plan is now. If you have not registered the land with Ministry of Lands, then there is hope not to do a new survey. Transmit this problem to your surveyor. He will formally write to the surveyor general who will give him a go ahead. Everything on the plan changes except your name and location (depends on proximity). Alterations on the beacon numbers depend on the outcome of the field surveys. Change of the plan number is absolutely at the discretion of the surveyor. But if the survey plan is awaiting C of O, my brother na another "party" you wan organise be dat. Just go back to your surveyor and be open to him. Don't go empty handed ooo!

ny11: Hi Surveyors,

What's the procedure for registering a survey to a new buyer where the former has a consent? Do u need an instruction from the seller to the office of surveyor General for a change?, does the surveyor of the buyer need to liaise with the surveyor of the seller before a change can be made? Is it possible to have a land with two different titled surveys at the Surveyor General's Office? Where does Change of Name apply as against Governor's Consent (On Lagos State Government's Ministry of Lands website, there's reference to Change of Name but not much on when it's applicable.

This is simple. Having acquired the land from the former owner, the next step is to change the title of the survey plan. When you consult a REGISTERED SURVEYOR with the old survey plan, he goes to the land to make all necessary checks, COORDINATES, DIMENSIONS and AREA. Before this stage he had confirmed the originality of the old survey plan with the office of the surveyor general as advised by "Lawyer" above. When all these checks have been made, then a NEW survey plan(with NEW plan number) will be produced by the registered surveyor that will bear YOUR name. Most importantly, the new plan will have a footnote which states that "This Plan Supersedes Plan No:............(quoting the old survey plan number)". This new survey plan now becomes the only current legal document over that land. Now take this plan to your Lawyer who prepares the Power of Attorney with it.