Are you buying a house, Re-mortgaging, Property Investing? If so, please consult the experts at Bassetlaw's Local Land Charges Team on telephone number 01909 533277 or email land.charges@bassetlaw.gov.uk.

What is an Official Local Authority Search?

You will require an Official Local Land Charges Search whenever a property is sold, purchased, leased or re-mortgaged. This will reveal any information about the property such as:-

• Planning Permissions
• Enforcement Notices/Stop Notices
• Tree Preservation Orders
• Conservation Orders
• Smoke Control Areas
• Listed Buildings
• Section 106/Advance Payment Codes Agreements
• Sites of Special Scientific Interest
• Ancient Monuments
• Grants
• Building Over Agreements
• Financial charges on properties

Why do I need an Official Search?

Buying a House can prove to be the most expensive, frustrating item you may ever purchase. The Land Charges Team:-

• Complete all searches within 2-3 working days.
• Carry out a fast, accurate service by skilled, professional, fully trained staff.  
• Searches are accepted by all mortgage lenders.
• Ensure that all information needed to compile a search is held and maintained by the Council.
• Ensure that there are links to internal and external departments who can quickly get information.
• Include a complete search history.
• Ensure that every question on the *Con29(R) and *Con29(O) will be answered comprehensively with details of where further information can be obtained.

All Official Searches are covered by the Council's comprehensive insurance.

A tracking service where you can contact the Land Charges staff to find out the progress of your search is available.

Note:- * A Con29 is the Official  Enquiry Search Form that is compiled of standard set questions by the Law Society. The Official Search is certified by the Council and the Land Charges Act 1975. The search is completed by trained Council staff and contains information regarding Planning Permissions, Tree Preservation Orders, Listed Buildings, Road Agreements and Schemes to name a few. All of which is vital information whether you are buying or selling a house.

A search of the Local Land Charges Register can be conducted either in person or by  submitting a written request on a LLC 1 Form, either by post or electronically via the NLIS hub (National Land Information Service).

No Surprises!

When you buy a house, a search of the Council's records will ensure there are no hidden surprises, such as:

• Repayment of monies owed to the Council.
• Whether there are any trees on your land protected by law.
• Future developments/road schemes.

Official Search Fees from 1st April 2011

Find out the cost of Official Land Charges

Personal Search Fees and Access from 1st April 2011

The information provided is for information requested which is not available on the Council's public registers or regarded as free of charge. The information is available via the Council's "One Stop Shop" search facility or on the submission of an Official Search via a Con29(R) form.

Find out the cost of Personal Searches

Frequently asked questions

View our frequently asked questions for Land Charges.

Areas within Bassetlaw

List of Areas within Bassetlaw

Official Searches on-line

Download our PDF version of a Con29(R) and Con29(O) or submit electronic format online.  Please ensure that a plan is sent in PDF format of Ordnance Survey standard clearly outlined in red. Cheques should be made payable to Bassetlaw District Council and payment sent to the Land Charges Unit, or by credit/debit card.