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Land and property searches

Citizens Charter Performance Indicator:

'Process and return all standard local land charges searches within 10 working days'

In the year 2007/2008, 100 per cent of all searches were returned within 10 working days.

Fees

With effect from the 1 April 2009 the fees are:
Fees

 Type of Search

Cost

Residential* LLC1 - Local Land Charges Register only £28.00
Commercial** LLC1 - Local Land Charges Register only£36.00
Residential* CON 29R (required form) £76.00
Commercial**CON 29R (required form)£99.00

Residential* full standard search (LLC1 & CON29R) 

£104.00

Commercial* full standard search (LLC1 & CON29R)

£135.00

CON 29O (optional form) each enquiry  Question 5

 £15.00

All other questions

£12.00

CON 29R   if submitted as a standalone request, then an adminsitration fee applies £8.00
CON 29O (optional enquiries) if submitted as a standalone request, then an adminsitration fee applies£8.00

Each additional enquiry (your own question)

£20.00

Additional parcels of land

 £20.00

Each parcel

Definition of Residential and Commercial

* Residential:Domestic dwellings including houses, bungalows and self-contained flats, either in residential or holiday use, where the vendor is a private individual.  Also includes individual building plots for residential properties, where the site is either currently vacant or under construction

** Commercial:   All other types of search

Help us to help you

Please …

  • ensure that the correct fee is attached to your search request as searches cannot be processed until the full fee is received
  • two copies of an up to date site plan are required, with the area to be searched outlined in red

Citizens Charter Performance Indicator

         

‘Process and return all standard local land charges searches within 10 working days’

In the year 2008/09, we returned 100% of all searches within 10 working days.

We aim to:

  • provide a fast and accurate service to the highest possible standards
  • meet your needs
  • treat all customers in a fair and courteous manner
  • complete 100% of standard searches within 10 working days or less
  • complete 75% of standard searches in 5 working days or less
  • encourage our customers to make the best use of Local Authority Searches
  • challenge the way in which the service is provided
  • consult with customers in order to agree ways of meeting needs and expectations
  • embrace fair competition
  • continue to improve our services

Further information

For further information about land charges, property searches, personal search and access to local authority information please use the links in the main menu or contact us using the details below.

Contact details

Any request for searches should be sent to:

Land Charges Officer
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH

DX 23912
Swadlincote

Tel: 01283 595851
Fax: 01283 228734
Online: contact form
email: landcharges@south-derbys.gov.uk

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