Local authority search - frequently asked questions

What is a Search?

A Local Authority Search should be carried out when a property or piece of land is purchased, leased or valued in order to establish what, if any, matters are affecting the land.

The information given on the search relates only to the property or land that is identified on the search requisition form (LLC1) and submitted with a marked plan showing good location and curtilage. No information is provided on adjoining property or land unless it is specifically requested, which will incur an additional cost.

The search consists of three forms.

  • The first is the LLC1 Requisition Form which deals with all registrable charges such as planning agreements, listed buildings, tree preservation orders, etc.
  • The second is the CON 29 Form which deals with issues such as road schemes, planning issues, environmental matters and building regulations.
  • The third is the CON 29 Part II form which has additional questions that might be asked for individually.

N.B. The Local Land Charges Office is unable to answer enquiries on land

ownership. Enquirers should contact the Property Team on (01722) 434435 if it is suspected that the land is council owned. Contact the HM Land Registry (01305) 363670 for all other instances.

What forms do I need?

Official Search Forms:

  • LLC1 Requisition for Search
  • CON29 Part I Standard Enquiries
  • CON29 Part II Optional Enquiries (2004 edition)

All forms are obtainable from Her Majesty's Stationery Office or from any Law Stationers.

Requisition-only search

For a requisition-only search, only form LLC1 and a marked plan is submitted with a cheque. This type of search will only reveal entries in the Local Authority Search Registers and Planning information.

What is an "extra parcel"?

Parcels of land means land (including a building or part of a building) which is separately occupied or separately rated or, if not occupied or rated, in separate ownership. Remember to include these in the fee submitted.

Personal search

A personal search is an inspection of the Local Land Charges Registers. It can be carried out by anyone upon payment of the fee.

Please note that a personal search does not provide all the information given on a full search (basic search) and may not be acceptable to some mortgage companies.

It is the responsibility of the person carrying out the search to identify the land or property and to make their own notes of the information on the Registers held in Local Land Charges and Planning Department. No written information is provided by the council.

To arrange a personal search it is advisable to telephone the Local Land Charges office to arrange a time when it is convenient for a qualified member of staff to be available to assist. You will be requested to supply a plan showing the property or land clearly marking the area to be searched. Payment is made after the search is done in the Land Charges Department.

A personal search can be carried out during normal office hours and if possible, avoiding lunch hours (12noon-2pm).

List of fees for 2006/07 and payment methods
Service Fee
Requisition for search (LLC1) £32
Basic search (LLC1 and CON 29) £167
Basic search (LLC1 and CON 29)
submitted via NLIS (National Land Information Service) 		£144
Part II enquiries £15
Additional enquiries £20 each
Personal search £11
Cancellation of search (informed within 3 working days) £27
Copy of Search £27
Copies of documents (including VAT) £27

Extra parcels

CON 29 Part I CON 29 Part I
Requisition-only search £5
Personal search £1

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.

Can you answer a water or drainage question?

The council does not answer water or drainage questions. The relevant Water Authority will be shown on the search reply.

Current turnaround

Current turnaround in processing a search is 10 working days.

If you have not received the search after 2 weeks please contact us on 01722 434257/232.

Contact details:

Telephone:
01722 434257 or 01722 434232. Answerphone out of hours.

Fax:
01722 434575

email:
landcharges@salisbury.gov.uk...

Postal address:
Local Land Charges
61 Wyndham Road
Salisbury
SP1 3AH