Local land charges search

The CON29 form (Part 1 Standard enquires of Local Authority 2007 Edition) consists of 16 standard questions, for example whether a roadway or footpath is maintainable at the public expense, planning permissions relating to the property and whether there are any proposals for the construction of a new road or improvement to an existing road within 200 metres of the property. 

There are a further 17 questions on form CON29 Part 2 optional enquires of Local Authority (2007).

The enquirer has the opportunity to ask any additional enquires to the solicitors or legal advisor considers appropriate.

How long does a search take?

For some time now we have adhered to the voluntary code of practice in keeping our dispatch times within 10 working days of the receipt of the search.  Our current turnaround time is 4 working days.

If you require a search urgently we will always be pleased to telephone you when the search is ready for collection.

Submission of Searches

Both the LLC1 and CON29 forms should be submitted in duplicate at the same time.

When submitting the search, the correct fee should be presented, (please see the Land Charges Fees & Charges).  Cheques should be made payable to the London Borough of Havering.

Please give an accurate full postcode of the property or land to be searched against.

You should submit at least two plans of ordnance survey quality showing the boundaries of the property of land to be searched against, marked clearly in red.

Fees and Charges 2011/12

Local Authorities (England) (Charges for Property Searches) Regulations 2008 Statutory Instrument 2008 No. 3248

In accordance with Regulation 9.3, the following financial statement was approved on 30 June 2010 by the Group Director Finance & Commerce as the Council's Officer having general responsibility for the Council's financial affairs under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972.

For information regarding land or properties not in the ownership of the council contact: