From 9th October 2024 we will no longer provide a local land charges search service.
After this date, our Local Land Charges Register will have migrated to HM Land Registry’s national register. You will be able to access a new digital service through the Business Gateway Portal and on HM Land Registry’s GOV.UK pages.
LLC and Personal Searches will only be bookable through the portal until 1st October 2024 to allow processing. After this date you will need to wait until 9th October when you can put your request through the new Land Registry’s portal.
Gravesham Borough Council will continue to provide replies to Con29 enquiries.
It is important to remember to only submit the required fee of £160.80 (residential) and £247.20 (commercial) when submitting a CON29 enquiry to us after 9th October 2024.
The details of fees for component data can be found on our Local Land Charges fees page.
For more information visit GOV.UK's Local Land Charges Programme guidance.
Con29 searches
A Con29 Local Authority Search provides standard search responses on things such as planning, highways and environmental. Covers items that are in existence or that are being considered or awaiting approval. This costs £160.80 per residential address, and £247.20 per commercial address.
Drainage searches
Water and drainages searches CON29DW should be sent to Southern Water. For information about this service please visit Southern Water's website.
Deeds and boundaries
Find out more about queries relating to deeds, boundaries or private ownership on GOV.UK
Commons Land Registration and Village Greens
These searches are dealt with by Kent County Council, but requests are made as part of a search and should be submitted via question 22 on the form Con29O through the local authority.
Copies of land charges documents
You can contact the Local Land Charges Section by telephone 01474 337245 or 01474 337462. Or alternatively by emailing land.charges@gravesham.gov.uk
How to request a search
Using our online form, you can order a Con29 search, or purchase optional enquiries if required, including the Commons Land and Village Green question. At the end of the form we'll ask you to pay by debit or credit card, so please have your card details to hand.
We'll ask you for:
- the property address to be searched
- your personal details, including contact details
- a copy of the property plan