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Local authority search

About this service

A local authority search is carried out when a property or piece of land is purchased, leased or valued.

A search will establish if any matters may affect the land, such as planning, environmental issues, highways and building regulations.

From 1 August 2007 there are changes to the form for the submission of Local Land Charge Searches (form CON 29). The new form gives you the choice of required and optional parts and clients can now ask for optional questions to be answered individually, at a cost of £15 each.

Each part of the new form is now stand-alone and can be asked for separately if required. Clients can still ask for both parts of the form to be considered together or individually.

You will need

Official forms (LLC1 and Con 29) available from solicitors or legal stationers

Payment

See detailed list of fees

Cheques should be made payable to "Salisbury District Council". The council does not accept client cheques.

You can order and pay for official searches electronically using one of the three channels linked on the National Land Information Service (NLIS) website. Email nlis@mda.co.uk for more information on electronic payment.