Local land charges

Search for local land charges, request a search, check fees and find out how searches work in different former council areas.

Local land charges search: Carlisle

A local land charges search is usually requested by a solicitor during the conveyancing process. It helps buyers understand any legal restrictions or obligations that apply to a property or piece of land.

Local land charges register

Since 21 April 2020, Carlisle City Council no longer provides a local land charges register service. The register transferred to HM Land Registry.

You can access HM Land Registry’s digital local land charges service through:

For more information, visit HM Land Registry Local Land Charges Programme on GOV.UK

CON29 enquiries

Cumberland Council still provides replies to CON29 (Standard Enquiries of the Local Authority) enquiries for the former Carlisle area.

CON29 searches can include information about:

  • planning
  • building regulations
  • highways
  • environmental services

CON29 includes required and optional enquiries.

Submit a CON29 search

You can submit a CON29 search by:

Email: [email protected]

DX: 63037 Carlisle

Post: Land Charges
Governance Directorate
Civic Centre
Carlisle
CA3 8QG

You can also use a third-party provider.

To submit a standard CON29 search, include:

  • a completed CON29 form
  • a copy of an up-to-date location plan, at a scale of 1:2500
  • the property or land clearly outlined in red
  • 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 carrying out the search is responsible for identifying the land or property and making notes from the register.

For more information, visit HM Land Registry Local Land Charges Programme on GOV.UK

Request additional information

For planning and building control information, contact:

Email: [email protected]

For environmental information, contact:

Email: [email protected]