Local land charges

A local Land Charge search is usually needed when buying or selling property or land. It will tell you if there are any charges or restrictions and let you know what your responsibilities are.

You can get this information by:

completing LLC1 or Con29 Forms (these are available from your solicitor or from Oyez Forms)
searching the Local Land Charges register in person (no fees)

For more information you can read the guide to buying a home or the guide to selling a home.

Applying for a search

Local Authority search

You will need to send us the relevant LLC1, Con29R or Con29O forms, depending on your requirements, along with a site plan. This should be an Ordnance Survey extract (scale 1:1250 or 1:2500) clearly outlining the search area in red.

We will return your searches within 15 working days from receipt of payment.

Payment can be made by Bacs, Visa or debit card. We will send you a secure payment link or details once we have received your request. We can no longer accept cheques.

Send your forms by

email to landcharges@cotswold.gov.uk
post to Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX

Fees for a local authority search

Please contact us before paying for your search to get an accurate quote.

Search type	Fee	Including VAT
Basic fee for a full local land charges searches	£147.50	£173
LLC1 search only	£20	£20
Con29 only	£127.50	£153
Part II CON29O q4 to q22	£20 each	£24
Any additional questions	£20 each	£24
Each parcel of land full search or Con29R and O only	£20 each	£24
Parcels of land, LLC1 only	£20 each	£24
Question 1 to 3.15 CON29R	£5 each	£6

Personal search

You will need to email the Land Charges team a site plan and a full postal address. There are no fees for personal searches.

We will then email a schedule of matters affecting the property or land held within our register.

Drainage searches

Enquiries regarding water searches and drainage issues can be obtained from:

the Thames Water website or by phoning them on 0118 9236657
the Wessex Water website or by phoning them on 01225 526206
the Severn Trent Water website or by phoning them on 0115 9713550

The best way to identify your water company is to check your utility bill.

Public Protection Notices

The register of Public Protection Notices is available to download.

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