Q: How many plans of the property are required?
A: This authority requires only two copies, (one for our records and one to be returned with the search).
Q: What is the current turnaround time for Local Authority Searches?
A: We currently take an average of 3-6 working
days.*
*Depending upon volume of work
Q: What is the cost of a basic full Local Land Charges Search?
A: Our basic full search fee is £114.00
Q: Do you offer an expedited service for searches?
A: No, however we are aware that many clients have a tight deadline for exchanging contracts and we do understand the stresses that this can cause. Therefore in certain circumstances we are prepared to make every effort to accommodate your requirements.
If you do have a search that needs to be completed quickly, please mark the forms 'Urgent' and we will do everything possible to help.
Q: What is your Document Exchange number?
A: Our Document Exchange number is:
DX 3008 Basingstoke
Q: Which Water Authority should I send my drainage search to?
A: Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council crosses the border of two different Water Authorities, Thames Water and Southern Water.
To find out which Water Authority your property is in, click on the link below and enter the address or postcode.
LocalView mapping provided by Basingstoke and Deane
Q: How can I obtain information regarding Common Land & Town or Village Greens, now that form CR21 has been deleted?
A: With the introduction of Home Information Packs, the form CR21 has now been abandoned.
There is now a new optional enquiry (No.22) on the form Con29(O) that deals with CLVGs. The current fee for this enquiry is £15.00 if included with a standard local authority search (LLC1 and Con29(R)). However, if the enquiry is raised in isolation, there will be an additional administration fee of £15.00, making the total fee for this enquiry £30.00.
Q: Who should I contact about land ownership?
You should contact the Land Registry, (details below).
Land Registry, Weymouth Office
Melcombe Court
1 Cumberland Drive
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9TT
DX No: 8799 Weymouth (2)
Tel: 01305 363 636
http://www.landreg.gov.uk/
What are the contact details for Land Charges, as opposed to Local Land Charges?
Land Charges Department
Plumer House
Tailyour Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
PL6 5HY
DX No: 8249 Plymouth (3)
Tel: 01752 636 666
How can I find out more about Radon Gas?
To find out about Radon Gas visit the Health Protection Agency website at the link below.
Radon information on the HPA website
How can I find out more about Flood Plains?
To find out more about Flood Plains visit the Environment Agency website at the link below.
Flood plain information on the Environment Agency website
How can I find out more about Groundwater Protection Zones?
To find out more about Groundwater Protection Zones visit the Environment Agency website at the link below.
Groundwater protection zones on the Environment Agency website
Q: Can I email plans for Personal Searches?
A: Yes, please contact us (details below), for our email address.
For any other questions you would like answered please contact:
David Allaway
The Local Land Charges Unit
Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke
RG21 4AH
Telephone: 01256 845356
Fax: 01256 841945
DX3008 Basingstoke