Local land searches
Our new search fees take effect from 1 April 2022, this also includes details for the expedited search service.
We are working hard to process the huge volume of local land charges searches.
The majority of searches are being returned for the following areas in:
Central - 10 working days
South - 10 working days
North - 10 working days
You can use the Local Land Charge Search Checker to check the progress of your request.
You can submit directly by post including cheque payable to Wiltshire Council:
Local Land Charges
Wiltshire Council
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
or via email to locallandcharges@wiltshire.gov.uk and by BACS payment.
Searches cannot be commenced until we receive payment. See fees below.
We also accept searches from the following online channels, NLIS and TM
We return all searches via email or to the online channel that was used.
Please make sure before submission that you have provided:
- Name/address of property/land to be searched
- Email Address in Contact details - as this is how we will return the search.
- Clear plan showing the area/property to be searched against outlined in red
Local Land Charges Forms*:
- The LLC1 - Official Certificate of Search
- CON 29R - Enquiries of Local Authority
- CON 29O - Optional Enquiries
*We do not provide copies of forms - please contact The Law Society or your solicitor.
A personal search is an inspection of the Local Land Charges register, which can be carried out by anyone.
Personal searches can be undertaken at County Hall within the following opening times subject to booking.
- Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm
All requests to view the Local Land Charges register should be emailed with a legible plan provided.
The Local Land Charges electronic register information will be emailed to you in line with the current turnaround times.
It's the responsibility of the company/person to make sure the correct address and appropriate plan showing the site to be searched against edged in red is emailed to Local Land Charges. If no plan is received or any clarification is required this may lead to a delay in making records available for viewing.
The output report must not be interpreted in any way to consumers, estate agents or solicitors as implying that a full or part Local Authority Search has been carried out. The report is purely an extract of our data files and is provided for interpretation by the company/person who requested it.
Plotting sheet maps
If you have not carried out a personal search with us before please contact us and we will explain the process.
| Type | Excl. VAT | VAT | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard official search (LLC1 + CON29) | £150.83 | £24.17 | £175 |
| Official certificate of search (Form LLC1) | - | - | £30 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 | £120.83 | £24.17 | £145 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 O | £18.33 | £3.67 | £22 |
| Each additional solictor own enquiry | £25 | £5 | £30 |
| Additional parcels of land (Form LLC1) each | - | - | £5 |
| Additional parcels of land (CON29) each | £10 | £2 | £12 |
| Duplicate copy of search | - | - | £10 |
| Cancellation fee* | - | - | £20 |
| Copy of documents per page (hard copy) | - | - | 12p |
| Type | Excl. VAT | VAT | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard official search (LLC1 + CON29) | £166.67 | £33.33 | £230 |
| Official certificate of search (Form LLC1) | - | - | £30 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 | £166.67 | £33.33 | £200 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 O | £18.33 | £3.67 | £22 |
| Each additional solicitor own enquiry | £25 | £5 | £30 |
| Additional parcels of land (Form LLC1) each | - | - | £5 |
| Additional parcels of land (CON29) each | £15 | £3 | £18 |
| Duplicate copy of search | - | - | £10 |
| Cancellation fee* | - | - | £20 |
| Copy of documents per page (hard copy) | - | - | 12p |
*Cancellation requests can only be accepted prior to the search being in progress, or we will be unable to cancel your search request.
Expedited search service
The expedited search service is currently available on a trial basis. Wiltshire Council reserve the right to remove this service at any time.
The expedited search service aims to return completed searches within 48 hours from receipt of the request.
| Type | Excl. VAT | VAT | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard official search (LLC1 + CON29) | £187.50 | £37.50 | £275 |
| Official certificate of search (Form LLC1) | - | - | £50 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 | £187.50 | £37.50 | £225 |
| Type | Excl. VAT | VAT | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard official search (LLC1 + CON29) | £250 | £50 | £350 |
| Official certificate of search (Form LLC1) | - | - | £50 |
| Enquiries of a local authority - CON29 | £250 | £50 | £300 |
| Search | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard official search (LLC1 and Con29) | £168.60* |
| Official certificate of search (Form LLC1) | £30 |
| Enquiries of local authority - Con29R | £138.60* |
| Enquiries of local authority - Con29O | Optional enquiries (each) £21.48* |
| Each additional solicitor's own enquiry | £29.16* |
| Additional parcels of land (each) | £16.68* |
| Copy of search | £29.16* |
| Copy of documents | 12p* per sheet |
*Includes VAT
Commercial and Residential fees are the same.
If you require a quote for larger searches please contact us via email with a plan attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
We need a plan with a clear red outline showing what you would like searched against to carry out the search.
We do not provide drainage and mining searches, you will need to contact your Solicitor.
Contact the Land Registry in Weymouth on 0300 006 0411 for queries regarding Land ownership, boundaries, change of property name or deed packs.
Contacts for copies of documents* and queries
*there may be charges for this service.
For copies and more information on planning matters view the Planning and building control pages.
For more specific enquiries email developmentmanagement@wiltshire.gov.uk
Please visit our Building Control pages or email buildingcontrol@wiltshire.gov.uk
For more information and copies contact cilands106@wiltshire.gov.uk
Check the right to bid for assets of community value page or contact assetsofcommunityvalue@wiltshire.gov.uk
For information and copies of documents about Advance Payment Codes contact HighwaysDevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk
For more information and copies of documents contact the Legal Team officesupportteam@wiltshire.gov.uk
For information and copies of documents see Highway records
Contact us
- Email locallandcharges@wiltshire.gov.uk
- Telephone 0300 0034 574
