Local Land Charges
The search is done to uncover any restrictions or legal obligations on the building(s) or plot of land. A search is conducted against the "Register of Local Land Charges". This contains details of all local land charges registered against properties in East Hertfordshire. Charges may relate to matters such as
• Tree Preservation Orders
• Planning Decisions
• Grants
• Article 4 Directions
• Conservation Areas
• Listed Buildings
How to search for Local Land Charges
You can do an online search for local land charges on GOV.UK
LLC1 - Please purchase this separately from HM Land Registry as we have migrated our Local Land Charges Register with effect from Monday 28 April 2025.
CON29 and CON29O search
The CON29 lists numerous questions concerning the area being searched, and covers the following items
- planning permissions
- planning notices
- building control applications
- road proposals
- environmental health
The CON29O form contains additional questions in a standard format that may also be asked, including
- new roads
- adverts
- environmental health
- common land
Request a CON29 and CON29O search
We accept searches electronically via the following methods;
- InfoTrack
- National Land and Information Service (NLIS)
- TM Search Choice
- By email to landcharges@eastherts.gov.uk
CON29 and CON29O forms should be completed and submitted with the following:-
- the correct fee; (see below)
- a correct and clear address of the land/property to be searched
- a digitised plan with the land clearly edged in red If plans are not supplied, the search will be returned
Fees from 1 April 2025 (inclusive of VAT)
| Product | Net fee | VAT | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON29 | £105.00 | £21.00 | £126.00 |
| CON29O Questions 4-21 | £7.00 | £1.40 | £8.40 |
| CON29O Question 22 | £39.25 | £7.85 | £47.10 |
| Extra parcel fee (CON29) | £10.25 | £2.05 | £12.30 |
| CON29 search plus all CON29O questions | £270.25 | £54.05 | £324.30 |
| Expedited search fee (subject to availability) | £40.00 | £8.00 | £48.00 |
Methods of submitting forms
We accept searches electronically via the following methods;
- National Land and Information Service (NLIS)
- TM Search Choice
- By email to landcharges@eastherts.gov.uk
Performance Indicators - March 2025
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of searches received | 306 | 317 |
| Number of searches returned within 5 working days | 98% | 76% |
| Number of searches returned within 5 - 10 working days | 2% | 24% |
| Number of searches returned in more than 10 working days | 0% | 0% |
