The Local Search Flashcards
When is the local search carried out?
In every transaction – the most important search
What is the ‘local search’?
A combination of:
Local Land Charges Search (LLC1)
Enquiries of local authority (CON29)
Optional enquiries of local authority (CON29O)
What is the Local Land Charges Search?
Request for search of register of local land charges
Planning information about property
What is sent for Local Land Charges Search?
LLC1 form and relevant fee
How many parts to LLC1?
12 parts
What will the LLC1 show?
Planning permissions
Conservation area
TVO
Smoke Control order
Listed building
What is a conservation area?
To preserve and enhance area’s character and appearance if designated with special historic or architectural significance
What could you do if building works were done but no planning was granted?
Ask the seller to apply for retrospective planning permission
What does CON29 show?
Planning permission granted / refused / applied for
Building regulations
Completion certificates
Notices served under planning legislation
Contaminated land notices
Roads and public rights of way
What does CON29O show?
Road proposals by private bodies
Common land/village green
Why do a Highway Search if CON29 tells you about highway?
Because Highways search tells you about the exact boundaries
What happens if enquiry about common land and town or village green comes back as yes?
Other people will have right to that property!
