Service information
Due to a large number of searches currently being processed by our team, search results are taking up to 15 working days.
How to submit requests
- Email search forms through to local.charges@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
- Section 106 copy requests should be emailed to local.charges@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Payment
Payment will be requested via invoice. Payment can then be made online, via bacs or telephone
Please do not post search forms or cheques to our offices: The service operates remotely so postal applications and cheques cannot be processed.
Search requirements and results
Search requirements
- One each of LLC1 and CON29 forms: The Law Society holds the copyright to form CON29, which can be obtained from most publishers eg Laser Form, Oyez, Shaw & Son.
- One copy of an up-to-date Land Registry plan
Search results
- Turnaround time will be normally be between 5 to10 working days, depending of staffing levels and volume of requests.
- All results will be emailed to you. The result will be emailed back to the address requesting the application. If you wish it to be returned to an alternative address, please make this clear on your application.
Cancellation of search requests
- Official search requests can only be cancelled on the day of receipt or acceptance and in these cases you will not be charged. After this time, cancellations and refunds cannot be issued.
Fee schedule 2025/26
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Search Type | Search Fee | VAT where applicable | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC1 and CON29R (full search) | £222.00 | £34.00 | £256.00 |
| CON29R only (No LLC1) | £170.00 | £34.00 | £204.00 |
| LLC1 Only (search of the register) (VAT N/A) | £52.00 | £0.00 | £52.00 |
| LLC1 any one part (VAT N/A) | £4.33 | £0.00 | £4.33 |
| CON29O (Optional enquiries) Questions 4 to 21(each) | £20.00 | £4.00 | £24.00 |
| CON29O (Optional enquiry) Question 22 | £55.50 | £11.10 | £66.60 |
| Additional Parcel LLC1 | £2.00 | £0.00 | £2.00 |
| Additional Parcel CON29 | £26.00 | £5.20 | £31.20 |
| Solicitors own worded enquiries (Land Charges discretion to answer) | £30.00 | £6.00 | £36.00 |
| Personal Search | Free | £0.00 | Free |
Search for property ownership information
Find information about a property in the UK, even if you do not own it:
For further information concerning land owned by Cherwell District Council, please email propertyandinvestment@cherwell-dc.gov.uk.