Local land searches

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.

Book an appointment to visit Local Land Charges

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 

• East Maps
• South Maps
• North Maps

If you have not carried out a personal search with us before please contact us and we will explain the process.

*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.

We need a plan with a clear red outline showing what you would like searched against to carry out the search.

If your search is urgent contact your Solicitor as they will need to contact us explaining your circumstances. We cannot guarantee, however we will do our best to accommodate all extreme circumstances. At least 48 hours notice is required for urgent requests.

If you are purchasing a property or piece of land at auction, contact us via email with the date and auction pack at the earliest opportunity. 

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. 

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 

CIL Schedule

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