Local Land Charges (local searches)
Local Land Charges searches are an important part of the property conveyancing process. The results can tell potential purchasers about information held by the council that affects a property.
The LLC1 search provides details of restrictions or charges affecting the use of the property, such as tree preservation orders, enforcement notices, planning permissions and financial charges.
The enquiry forms CON29 and CON29O provide information on matters such as local plans, highways and assets of community value.
Local Land Charges searches are usually completed by solicitors, but you can also submit your own search.
Some information, such as planning permissions, enforcement notices and tree preservation orders, can be viewed online using the council's Planning Online and GISMaps facilities.
A search of the Local Land Charges register only can be requested under Environmental Information Regulations at no cost. This is a search of the LLC1 register only and replies to CON29 enquiries are not provided.
How to submit a search
- email: land.charges@birmingham.gov.uk
- to make payment, contact us for BACS details
Our fees
Prices from 1 April 2026
- £41.00 for LLC1 (excluded from VAT)
- £110.00 for Con29 (including VAT)
- £151.00 for LLC1 and Con29 Full Search (including VAT)
- Optional enquiries (Con29O) can be added for £24.00 per question (including VAT)
- £30.00 for each additional property/parcel (including VAT).
If you think there may be additional parcels, contact us for a quote.
To request a search exclusively of Highways, visit our Highways Searches webpage.
Page last updated: 1 April 2026
