Local Land Charges Searches

A Local Land Charges Search should be carried out when a property or piece of land is being purchased, leased or valued to find out if there are any matters affecting the land. The search is in two parts. The first part, the LLC1 deals with all registrable charges, such as grants, tree preservation orders, planning agreements, listed buildings and so on. The second part, the CON29 deals with issues such as road schemes, planning history and environmental matters. Drainage enquiries are dealt with by Geodesys Ltd. (Anglian Water), P.O. Box 70 Spalding Lincs. Tel 01480 323889. DX 123740 Spalding 3. The information given on the search relates only to the property or land identified on the search requisition and plan. The Council does not provide information regarding surrounding property or land unless this is specifically requested as an additional enquiry.

Submission of a Search

When submitting a Local Land Charges Requisition for Search you should include forms LLC1 and CON29 in duplicate (these forms are obtainable from Solicitors or Law Stationers). All searches must be accompanied by two up-to-date plans showing the area to be searched against clearly outlined in red. You should also send a cheque made payable to ‘Rochford District Council’ for the correct fee.

Please note: Local Land Charges does not accept Third party cheques.

Note

Any additional enquiries relating to highway matters should be sent direct to:

Essex Highways,

Highway Records,

County Hall,

Chelmsford,

CM1 1QH,

DX:3322 Chelmsford