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?

If you need to obtain copies of documents relating to a search contact us using sh-landcharges@swdevon.gov.uk.

The price for each type of document varies so in order to get the best level of help please contact us in the first instance.


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.


More Information

When you contact us, we will tell you:

  • If the documents can be provided (some might not be archived in a way that will allow a copy to be made),
  • How much it will cost, and
  • How you can pay for your copies

If you need to obtain copies of documents relating to a search contact us using sh-landcharges@swdevon.gov.uk.


Building Control documents

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