There are two ways of submitting an official Local Land Charges search, manually via the normal postal system or electronically via the Internet using the National Land Information Service (NLIS). The information below is mainly aimed at postal searches.
- To process a postal search, we require a copy of the appropriate forms, three plans and the appropriate fee. We are not able to supply the forms but these are available from any HMO stationers. If you have a solicitor or licensed conveyancer they will normally undertake the Local Land Charges search on your behalf.
- LLC1 only searches should include a completed LLC1 form, two copies of the plan and the appropriate fee.
- Please ensure the cheque is made payable to South Hams District Council and signed.
- Please ensure that the correct fee is enclosed.
- Please ensure suitable plans are enclosed with your search, preferably 1:1250 or 1: 2500 scale, with the boundary of the property clearly marked in red edging. Unsuitable plans will be rejected. We do not accept block plans.
- Please clearly identify any roads referred to in Boxes B and/or C on the Con29R form. Failure to do so may result in additional enquiries to Devon County Council after you have received the search result, which will incur an additional fee.
- Please ensure the correct return address is recorded on the search forms so that we can send the search back. Alternatively if you prefer we are able to email your search result to you at no additional cost, please note your request on the search application forms and advise us of your email address
NLIS searches
Sending a search electronically saves paper, time and expense. Further information on using the electronic search service can be found using the address or contact numbers below:
National Land Information Service
C/O Land Data cic
85 Tottenham Court Road
LONDON
W1t 4TQ
Tel: 020 7268 3007
Fax: 020 7268 3111
Website: nlis website - National Land Information Service
NLIS is a Government initiative encouraging Local Authorities to modernise their systems in order to effectively deliver Local Land Charges searches electronically. If you would like further information on NLIS, contact the NLIS Hub, as above, or one of the following Channel Providers.
Channel Providers
NLIS Searchflow:
Tel: 0870 787 7625 – Fax: 0870 990 9949
E-mail: helpdesk@searchflow.co.uk - website: SearchFlow website
