What are Land Charges?
Land Charges are any restrictions or legal obligations placed on a
building or plot of land. Land Charge Searches form part of the
conveyancing process when buying and selling a property and are
designed to ensure that people buying properties are fully informed
about any limitations or requirements.
A Full Land Search is in two parts:
- LLC1 deals with all the registerable charges, for example tree
preservation orders, improvement grants, listed buildings and
planning agreements.
- CON29 deals with issues such as road schemes, the planning
history of the property and environmental matters.
The land search is normally submitted by the purchaser's
solicitor. However, we also accept searches via the National Land
Information Service (NLIS) hub. For more information about this
service visit the National Land Information Service
(external link) website.
Personal Search
A personal inspection of the Local Land Charges Register can be
carried out by anyone . You may undertake a Personal Search by
visiting the Council Offices between the hours of 10.00am-12.00pm
and 2.00pm-4.00pm, 24 hours notice is required for an appointment.
Please note a personal search does not provide all the information
given in a full (LLC1 & CON29) search.
Fees
- Full Search (CON29 & LLC1): £75
- Short Search (LLC1 only): £18
- CON29 R: £57 - these questions are also available
individually. Please download the charges document (Adobe PDF format,
30kb) for more information. Questions can be
submitted and returned electronically, contact
us for more details.
- The Council may be able to offer tailored fees for searches in
bulk quantities. Tailored fees would be calculated on an individual
basis depending on volumes, service and search options
required. The Council offers a managed search service with
payment on account for bulk customers. Tailored fees would be
subject to the Charging for searches rules and relevant
regulations. For further details please contact the Land Charges
Manager.
- Personal Search: No Charge
- Optional enquiries (CON29 part 2s): £10 each
- Common land optional enquiry (No.22) £15
- Additional Enquiries (Non Standard): £12 each
- Parcel Fees: £12 each
Contact us
For more information about land charges and searches please
contact Stephen Tinsley, Land Charges Manager:
Tel: 01695 585160
Email: stephen.tinsley@westlancs.gov.uk.