Approval Not Required Plans
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APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLANS
Approval Not Required Plans for Property & Lot Changes
Connorstone Engineering prepares Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans for property owners, builders, developers, attorneys, and others working with land in Massachusetts.
An ANR Plan may be needed when land is divided or reconfigured without going through the full subdivision approval process. The plan shows the proposed lots, boundaries, frontage, and other information required for municipal review.
Connorstone combines field surveying with knowledge of Massachusetts land-use requirements to prepare plans suitable for submission to the appropriate Planning Board or municipality.
50+
Years serving property owners, developers, and municipalities throughout MetroWest and Central Massachusetts.
WHAT WE DO
ANR Plan Services
We review the property, complete the necessary surveys work, and prepare the plan needed for the proposed lot configuration and municipal review.
Boundary & Property Surveys
We review existing deeds and plans and perform field surveys to establish property lines, corners, dimensions, and other conditions needed for the ANR Plan.
Lot & Frontage Review
We review lot dimensions, road frontage, access, and proposed lot configurations to help determine what information should be shown on the plan.
Existing Site Information
Where needed, we locate existing buildings, driveways, fences, walls, pavement, and other site features relevant to the proposed lot changes.
Massachusetts Requirements
We consider applicable Massachusetts requirements and local Planning Board procedures when preparing the plan for municipal review.
ANR Plan Preparation
We prepare the Approval Not Required Plan showing the proposed lots, boundaries, frontage, dimensions, and other information required for review.
Municipal Submission Support
We provide the completed plan and help address surveying or plan-related questions that may arise during the municipal review process.
WHEN YOU MAY NEED AN ANR PLAN
From Property Changes to Municipal Review
01
Property Division
You may need an ANR Plan when dividing land into lots that meet the applicable requirements without creating a subdivision under Massachusetts law.
02
Lot Reconfiguration
ANR Plans may also be used when adjusting existing lot lines or creating new configurations that require Planning Board review.
03
Surveys & Review
We review your property information, complete the required field survey, and evaluate the proposed configuration before preparing the plan.
04
Plan Delivery
We provide the completed ANR Plan for submission and municipal review, based on the requirements of the applicable Massachusetts municipality.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Information to Get Your Project Started
01
Property address and parcel information
02
Current deed or other available property records
03
Existing surveys, plans, or recorded plans, if available
04
A description of the proposed lot or boundary changes
05
Information about the intended use of the property
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Any Planning Board or municipal requirements already provided to you
07
Information about other professionals involved in the project, when applicable
08
Available plans or documents related to proposed development
09
Completed Approval Not Required Plan prepared for municipal review
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Surveys and plan information needed to move the project forward
START YOUR PROJECT
Discuss Your Approval Not Required Plan With Us
Tell us about your property, proposed lot changes, and municipality. Connorstone Engineering can review the project and discuss the survey and plan requirements needed to get started.