A local land charges search is usually requested by a solicitor during the conveyancing process. It helps potential buyers understand any legal restrictions or obligations that apply to a property or piece of land. These obligations are enforceable against future owners.
Changes to the local land charges register
Since 21st April 2020 Carlisle City Council no longer provides a local land charges service. The local land charges register has been transferred to HM Land Registry.
You can access the new digital service through:
- your HM Land Registry portal account
- the Business Gateway
- GOV.UK
Carlisle City Council still provide replies to CON29 enquiries.
For more information, visit the HM Land Registry Local Land Charges Programme.
CON29 enquiries
The Con29 (Standard Enquiries of the Local Authority) search provides information about:
- planning
- building regulations
- highways
- environmental services
CON29 includes both required and optional parts.
Submitting a CON29 search
You can submit a CON29 search using one of the following methods:
- email: [email protected]
- DX: 63037 Carlisle
- post - Land Charges, Governance Directorate, Civic Centre, Carlisle CA3 8QG
- via third party providers
To submit a standard CON29 search, you need to include:
- a completed CON29 form
- copy of a location plan with the property or land clearly outlined in red (up to date and at a scale of 1:2500)
- the correct fee, payable to ‘Carlisle City Council’
Personal searches
A personal search is a free inspection of the local land charges register. Anyone can carry out a personal search.
The person conducting the search is responsible for identifying the land or property and making notes from the register.
For more information, visit the HM Land Registry Local Land Charges Programme.
Additional information
To request planning and building control information, email [email protected]
For Environmental information, email [email protected]