Local Land Charge Searches
A Local Land Charge Search is split into 2 parts, the
Local Land Charges Register and the Con 29. The Land Charges
Department holds the information for the register (LLC1) and
information from various departments from the Local Authority are
compiled to form the Con 29, thus completing a full
search.
When purchasing a property your Solicitor may also carry out a
Local Land Charge Search as part of the Conveyancing Process.
Under the Local Land Charges Act 1925, searches were made to make
new purchasers aware of any obligations on the land or property
that were binding to successive owners.
The statutory requirement is to return all searches within 10
working days
Land Charges Register we endeavour to send all full Local Land
Charge Searches back within 4 working days.
Changes to Local Land Charges
From 1st April 2009 there were changes to the new CON29 (2007
Edition). The new CON29 comprises Required and Optional parts and
now customers can submit Optional questions individually if
required. Each part is a standalone product that can be
ordered separately if required. The new Question 22 on the new
CON29 Optional form is designed for common land enquiries, but for
a temporary period DEFRA has decided to retain the existing CR21
form.
LLC1 form
The LLC1 form shows information relating specifically to the
property i.e. whether there are any planning applications, Tree
Preservation Orders or Housing grants etc.
Con 29 form
The Con 29 form is divided into 2 parts, Part I and Part
II.
Part 1 forms the basic search and relates to existing or proposed
information to the property, i.e. road schemes, enforcement,
planning history etc.
Part II questions require an additional fee and relate to
additional information that maybe required including highways and
footpaths.
Additional Enquiries can also be made; again there is an additional
fee for these.
Refresh Searches
These can be submitted with a fee of £35 (within 6 months)
quoting the original search number. Refresh searches will
only be accepted on full Con 29 and LLC1 search applications.
Personal Searches
A personal search can be carried out by anyone. An
appointment is made to view the local land charge register.
It is advisable to have knowledge about the register before
viewing it and no information is given regards to the answers on
the Con 29.
Personal Search Process:
Ring/ Email the local land charges department and give
the following details:-
*Company Name
*Contact Number
*Address of site
*At least 4 days notice is required
A plan must faxed showing the site clearly marked.
Personal Search Fees
“The Government concluded that
charging a fee for a Personal Search of the Local Land Charge
Register was incompatible with the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004(EIR) and the underlying 2003 EU Directive.
Following this conclusion the Government revoked the £22.00
fee by amending the Local Land Charges Rules 1977. The
amendment came into force on the 17th August 2010. In
light of this decision Bromsgrove District Council / Redditch
Borough Council ceased to charge the fee with immediate
effect”.
At present we are still awaiting more definitive
instructions from Central Government, the LGA and the Local Land
Charges Institute (LLCI) regarding refunds. Once more is
known, it will be communicated.
Caveat: Redditch Borough Council has noted that
a search agent who has previously passed on the cost of the fee to
its customer might be unjustly enriched by claiming a
refund.
The cost implications to this
Authority is as yet not known.
Contact Details
Local Land Charges
Redditch Borough
Council
Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
DX 19106 Redditch
Fax: 01527 65216
01527 64252 Ext.
3369
RBClandcharges@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LOCAL LAND CHARGES
Who do I contact for information regarding Local Land
Charge Searches?
Land Charges Dept. at the Town Hall
– 01527 64252 Ext.
3369
Land Charges Dept. by email - RBClandcharges@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
How much does a standard local land charge search
cost?
You can find this information by clicking the following link:
Search
Fees from 1 April 2012 
Individual Enquiries
For individual enquiry charges please click to the following
link:
1 April 2012
Detailed costs
Do I need to send a plan?
Yes, two copies
How many working days does a search take to be
completed?
Under normal circumstances, we guarantee
within 4 working days.
Can we send our searches through the
Hub?
Yes we can now receive search applications
online, although the results will be sent back by either DX or
post
Do you accept client cheques?
No.
Do you answer drainage enquiries, and if not who do we
contact?
No, any enquiries should be sent to Severn
Trent Water. For further information please ring them direct
on 0115 962 7269.
What is the phone number of the Local Land Registry for
the Redditch area? OR How do I find out who owns a
property/land?
Coventry Land Registry – 0247 686 0860
