Local Land Charge Searches
If you are a potential buyer or seller of a property in North Hertfordshire, then you may well be aware that, as part of the conveyancing process, a search against that property is conducted. Further information can be found on the 'Local Land Charges Information' page.
Local Authority Search
A full Local Authority search is in two parts. The first part of the LLC1 deals with all registerable charges, such as planning agreements, grants, tree preservation orders, and listed buildings.
The second part, the CON 29 deals with issues such as road schemes, planning history and environmental matters. For a full list of Con 29 questions can be found on the information page.
The information given on a search relates only to the property or land identified on the search requested and plan. The Council does not provide information regarding surrounding property or land unless this is specifically requested.
Reasons to use a Local Authority:
- High quality official local land charges searches from definitive records
- Experienced/helpful staff with excellent local knowledge
- Guaranteed turnaround times
- Electronic receipt and return available through the National Land Information Service (NLIS)
- No expedition fee
Please see the submission of a search page for application details.
Drainage enquiries
Drainage enquiries are dealt with by:
Anglian Water Authority
Thames Water Authority
Contaminated Land
Any enquiries requiring more information than that provided in response to the CON29 questions3.12 a & b, must be referred to the Environmental Protection Officer (Contaminated Land)
Home Information Packs
Home information packs have now been suspended.
The Government has announced the suspension of Home Information Packs with immediate effect from 21st May 2010.
Homes marketed for sale on or after 21st May 2010 will no longer require a Home Information Pack (HIP).
Personal Searches (Appointments Only)
A personal search is an inspection of the Local Land Charges Register. Personal searches can be made by members of the public or their Agent , but by appointment only.
With regards to the Government’s announcement that the £22 fee for viewing a copy of the Local Land Charges Register has been revoked from 17th August 2010. Further information can be found in the Land Charges Access Guide 
.
At North Hertfordshire District Council the Local Land Charges Register is stored on computer and partially in manual files. This means that in order for a personal search to be conducted our staff must collate all the relevant information in advance.
Additional Information
Building Control
Contaminated Land
Environmental Health
Highways
Planning
What is the District Land Registry?
When land or property is purchased, the title is registered at the Leicester Land Registry. Any queries regarding land ownership should be directed to Leicester Land Registry:
Leicester Land Registry
Leicester Office
Westbridge Place
Leicester
LE3 5DR
DX 11900 - Leicester 5
Tel: 01162 654000
www.landreg.gov.uk
If you would like any further information on Local Land Charges please contact 01462 474538, e-mail land.charges@north-herts.gov.uk 
or write to:
North Hertfordshire District Council
Land Charges
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Herts SG6 3JF
DX 31317 Letchworth Garden City
