Property and personal searches
Property searches
When you borrow money against a property, the lender invariably requires a Local Authority Search to be carried out.
As buying a property is usually the biggest financial commitment most of us make, we would always recommend that you use a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to carry out the conveyancing and searches.
All search requests should be accompanied by an Ordnance Survey quality site plan. Commercial, industrial and land site requests must be accompanied by a site plan.
If you are unable to provide a plan the Local Land Charges Office can provide an Ordnance Survey extract from our Geographical Information System for you to mark the location of the site. Please contact us if you require this service for which there is no charge.
The easiest way to submit your search request is by using the Council's own electronic search portal Land Charges online.
The benefits of using the Council’s own portal include:
- order and pay for your search online
- select addresses from the Council's central database
- the search request goes directly from your browser to the local land charges team
- you can also maintain a history of your search requests and results
- results are fully downloadable
- unlike some other search portal providers, we do not charge an additional transaction fee
First-time users will have to register to use the portal. Please note that we are currently unable to offer replies to individual CON29 enquiries using this system.
You can also:
- email land.charges@bexley.gov.uk We will then email you a link which will allow you to use your debit/credit card to pay online securely
- submit Searches by post using the Royal Mail service, however this may take longer to process. These should be accompanied by a cheque made payable to London Borough of Bexley. Please provide an email address as your results will be returned electronically. Please note that we no longer use the DX service
We aim to return all search requests including requests to view the Register of Local Land Charges at the Civic Offices within five working days.
If the search is urgent then please let us know as we may be able to arrange an urgent response. There is no additional charge for this.
Personal searches
You can view the Register of Local Land Charges data online free of charge by using the Council’s own electronic search portal.
Our electronic portal will allow you to view the Register data remotely. By using this system, you can order and view your personal search Register data requests and results. You can also maintain a history of your personal search data requests and results. First-time users will have to register to use the portal.
Non-registerable planning decisions from 1977 onwards can be accessed by viewing Planning applications online.
This portal is for Local Land Charges Register data only. You cannot use this portal to access CON29 data.
Search fees
Search fees are for residential and commercial. VAT is chargeable on Con 29 fees.
Fees for local authority searches cannot be waived.
| Search enquiry | Net fee | VAT | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con29 only | £79.19 | £15.83 | £95.00 |
| Additional parcel Con29 only | £33.33 | £6.67 | £40.00 |
| Each Con29O optional enquiry | £33.33 | £6.67 | £40.00 |
| Each additional question | £65.00 | N/A | £65.00 |
| Copy documents - per document | £17.00 | N/A | £17.00 |
| Duplicate search | Free | N/A | Free |
Environmental Information Regulations Con29
Where to inspect property search information for replies to enquiries on Form Con29
1 Planning and building regulations
1.1
- (a) to (f) For planning applications from 1 August 1977, please refer to Find and comment on planning applications
- (g) to (i) Current orders are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder
- (j) to (l) By appointment with Building Control, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 020 3045 5710
Copies of all planning and building control decisions can be obtained from Building Control Admin, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT. Telephone 020 3045 5710.
1.2 Planning designations and proposals
Please refer to:
2.1 Roads and Public Rights of Way
By appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk.
2.2 Please refer to Public Rights of Way
2.3 These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder
2.4 Please refer to Public Rights of Way
3 Other matters
3.1 Land required for public purposes
Please refer to Planning policy and guidance and Find and comment on planning applications
3.2 Land to be acquired for road works
By appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk.
3.3 Drainage matters
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
3.4 Nearby road schemes
By appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk.
3.5 Nearby railway schemes
- (a) by appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk
- (b) yes in respect of the proposed Crossrail extension from Abbey Wood to Gravesend and Hoo Junction. Further information regarding the Safeguarding Direction can be obtained on the Crossrail website or Crossrail Limited, Infrastructure Protection Team, Floor 7 B5, 5 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN or CRL_Safeguarding@tfl.gov.uk
3.6 Traffic schemes
By appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk.
3.7 Outstanding notices
- (a) by appointment with Building Control, Civic Offices,2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 020 3045 5710
- (b), (c), (d) and (f) By appointment with Environmental Health, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 3456
- (e) by appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk
- (g) these are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder
3.8 Infringement of building notices
By appointment with Building Control, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 5710.
3.9 Notices, orders, directions and proceedings under Planning Acts
- (a) to (j),(l) and (n) Information is available online at Find and comment on planning applications
Also for (j) see Supplementary Planning Documents - (k) By appointment with Local Land Charges, Civic Offices,2 Watling Street ,Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7AT or Email land.charges@bexley.gov.uk
- (m) Please refer to Questions about trees and hedges
For pending or proposed orders, please contact Development Control Civic Offices,2 Watling Street ,Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7AT. Email DevelopmentControl@bexley.gov.uk.
3.10 Community Infrastructure Levy
- (a) yes in respect of The Mayor of London CIL and The London Borough of Bexley CIL
- (b) to (h) These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder
3.11 Conservation areas
Information is available on line at Conservation, heritage and biodiversity and Find and comment on planning applications
3.12 Compulsory purchase
Current orders are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the Compulsory Purchase Order Folder.
3.13 Contaminated land
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
3.14 Radon Gas
Please refer to UKradon.
3.15 Assets of community value
Please refer to Assets of community value.
Copies of committee reports are available to view on the Democracy Bexley website and you should also consult these.
Environmental Information Regulations Con29O
Where to inspect property search information for replies to optional enquiries on Form Con29O
4 Road proposals by private bodies
(a) please refer to Find and comment on planning applications
(b) by appointment with Strategic Planning & Transportation, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT or email HighwaysRecords@bexley.gov.uk
5 Advertisements
Please refer to Find and comment on planning applications
6 Completion Notices
No Completion Notices have been issued by this authority
7 Parks and countryside
7.1 There are no Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty In The London Borough of Bexley
7.2 There are no National Parks within The London Borough of Bexley
8 Pipelines
Based on the information from the maps deposited by British Gas, this Council cannot show with accuracy the position of gas pipelines on private land. Enquiries can be made to plantlocation@sgn.co.uk
Based on the information from the maps deposited by British Gas, this Council cannot show with accuracy the position of gas pipelines on private land. Please refer to the Line Search website.
9 Houses in multiple occupation
By appointment with Environmental Health, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 3456.
10 Noise abatement
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
11 Urban development areas
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
12 Enterprise zones and local development orders
12.1 These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
12.2 Sidcup Partners
13 Inner urban improvement areas
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
14 Simplified planning zones
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
15 Land maintenance notices
By appointment with Environmental Health, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 3456.
16 Mineral consultation and safeguarding areas
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
17 Hazardous substances consents
17.1 Please refer to Find and comment on planning applications Enter */HAZ* in the search box.
17.2(a) Copies of all planning decisions can be obtained from: Building Control Admin, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 571
17.2(b) Please refer to Find and comment on planning applications Enter */HAZ* in the search box.
18 Environmental and pollution notices
By appointment with Environmental Health, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 3456.
19 Food safety notices
By appointment with Environmental Health, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT. Telephone 0203 045 3456.
20 Hedgerow notices
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
21 Flood defence and drainage consents
These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder
22 Common land and town or village green
22.1 A copy of the Register is available for inspection at Reception, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
22.2 These are available to view at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT in the CON29 Inspection Folder.
22.3 For copies, please contact The Local Land Charges Team, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT or Email Land.Charges@Bexley.gov.uk
Copies of committee reports are available to view on the Democracy Bexley website and you should also consult these.