How to make a land search
What does a search include?
The local search is in two parts:
LLC1 - is a search of the Local Land Charges Register and reveals any legal charges against the property being searched, for example whether:
- a property is a listed building.
- it is within a designated conservation area.
- there is a tree preservation order protecting trees on the property.
- there are any planning restrictions on the property.
CON 29 Part I - Enquiries of the Local Authority
CON 29 Part II - Optional Enquiries of the Local Authority.
The CON 29 is a standard form of enquiries, agreed between the Law Society and Local Government organisations. It reveals information obtained from departments within Breckland Council and Norfolk County Council, for example:
- Planning
- Building Control
- Environmental Health
- Highways
Water and Drainage enquiries are answered by:
Geodesys Ltd
PO Box 485
Huntingdon
Cambridge
PE29 6YB
Telephone 01480 323889 for their fees.
Information about Radon Gas, including an indicative version of Radon Affected Areas Map, is available on thePublic Health England website.
How do I submit a search?
Searches can be submitted either by post or electronically via National Land Information Service (NLIS). We aim to turn searches around within 10 working days from receipt of a valid payment but this target can be affected at busy times. A search will not be commenced until we have received confirmation of payment.
Breckland Council is connected to the National Land Information Service at Level 3 which means that search applications can be submitted electronically using one of the licensed NLIS channels, listed below. Searches can also be returned electronically via NLIS.
Fees for electronic searches - contact one of the NLIS providers below:
- Search Flow (opens new window)
- Thames Water Property Searches (opens new window)
- Index PI (opens new window)
- Global X (opens new window)
Breckland Council is not responsible for the content or reliability of external websites. Inclusion of an external link is not an endorsement.
How much does a search cost?
The current Fees applicable from 1st April 2024 are shown in the table below:
| Search Type | Standard Fee | VAT (20%) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Full Search Fee (Con 29 + LLC1) - Residential | £135.00 | £21.40 (VAT on Con 29 only) | £156.40 |
| Standard Full Search Fee (Con 29 + LLC1) - Commercial | £157.00 | £23.64 (VAT on Con 29 only) | £182.80 |
| Extra Parcel (Con 29 and LLC1) each - Residential and Commercial | £17.00 | £2.60 | £19.60 |
| Con 29 Only - Residential | £107.00 | £21.40 | £128.40 |
| Con 29 Only - Commercial | £129.00 | £25.80 | £154.80 |
| Extra Parcel (Con 29 only) each - Residential and Commercial | £13.00 | £2.60 | £15.60 |
| LLC1 Certificate Only - Residential and Commercial | £28.00 | £0.00 | £28.00 |
| Extra Parcel (LLC1 only) each - Residential and Commercial | £4.00 | £0.00 | £4.00 |
| Optional Enquiries (Questions 4-22) Per Question | £19.00 | £3.80 | £22.80 |
| Solicitors Own Enquiry - Residential and Commercial | £15.00 | £3.00 | £18.00 |
Personal searches
Planning History from 1st January 2010 can be obtained spatially from My Maps on the Council website. You can also find information within the planning application search facility Only planning histories prior to 1st January 2010 will appear on your search result
Personal search companies should continue to use their existing SMH URLs. In the event you experience any difficulties, please feel free to email land.charges@breckland.gov.uk providing:
- An up to date location plan showing the precise area outlined in red.
- The full property address.
- The CON29 questions to which a reply is required.
- Correct email for return of search and telephone number in case of queries.
The Local Authority will provide:
- Details of the relevant charges from the land charges register.
- Replies to the CON29 questions.
Questions on the CON29 will be answered by Breckland Council, except the below for which a response fromNorfolk County Council Land Charges (opens new window) should be sought:
- 7.1 and 7.2 Parks and Countryside.
- 18. Environmental and Pollution notices.
- 21 Flood defence and land drainage consents.
- 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 Common land and town or village green.
- In addition to Breckland's responses, Norfolk County Council also answer enquiries 1.2, 3.1, 3.7 (e), 3.9 (g-i) and 3.12.
The following questions on the new CON29 will be responded to by:
- 1.1 (f, g, h and i) Land Charges, Breckland Council.
- 2.2 - 2.5 Norfolk County Council.
- 3.3 (a - c) Land Charges, Breckland Council.
- 3.5 b) Norfolk County Council.
- 3.7g) Norfolk County Council.
- 3.10 At present no information is held by the Council regarding CIL.
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Last updated: 03/04/2024 12:54:14