Requesting Copies of Documents

How to access documents relating to a search and purchase copies of these documents.

Local Land Charges can access a wide range of documents relating to a search and, in most cases, it is possible for you to purchase copies of these documents.

How do I obtain copy documents?

Please submit a Planning History Search via the link below:

Planning History Search

Please note there is a charge of £50 for this service. Our staff will check our records and provide plans, documents or decision notices for a particular application/property. Documents for up to 3 applications can be retrieved per request.


What documents can the Council provide?

The following documents are available:

  • Planning agreements such as Section 106, Section 52 and Unilateral undertakings
  • Section 38 Highway adoption agreements
  • Planning decision notices
  • Tree Preservation Orders
  • Enforcement Notices
  • Listed Building Enforcement Notices
  • Listed Building designations
  • Conservation Area designations
  • Sites of Special Scientific Interest designations
  • Special Areas of Conservation designations

Most planning decision notices dating from 1998 onwards can be found on our website. Please use Search for a Planning Application.


Building Control documents

For copies of Building Control Applications or Completion Certificates please contact the Devon Building Control Partnership.