Information for Estate Agents

The CON29 (2007) was introduced on 1^st August, replacing the old CON29 (2002) forms.  The new forms comprise CON29R (required) and CON29O (optional).  These are standalone products that can be ordered separately. Clients who wish to discover all relevant information may still submit both parts together, though they no longer need to submit the forms together. 

On 1^st October 2007, the CR21 form for common land enquires was abolished.  You should now submit enquiries via Question 22 on the CON29O if you have any common land enquiries.

Did you know?

• Our average turnaround time is just 5 days
• We are connected electronically to the National Land Information Service (NLIS) and can receive searches electronically
• Our electronic NLIS searches are available at the same price or lower than our paper searches
• You can save time and receive fast searches for HIPs  by ordering via an NLIS Channel

Useful Information

• Property Search Request Form
• Home Information Packs (HIPs) information
• Home Information Packs website (external link)
• Electronic searches
• Contact information for Local Land Charges and other useful areas
• Local Land Charges FAQs
• Planning FAQs
• Building Control FAQs
• A brief guide to tree preservation procedures
• Roof space conversion
• Information about the CON29 and LLC1 forms - the three parts of the search
• Price List  

All of the below links are to Adobe PDF files.

• Local Search Tracking Form (33kb)
• Application form for a Regularisation statement (574kb) 
• Regularisation fees (45kb) 
• Local Land Charges process flow chart (75kb) 
• Housebuyers questions checklist (for CON29) (22kb) 

Contact Details

Local Land Charges Service

Email - locallandcharges@chester.gov.uk

Opening hours - 9.00am - 4.45pm

Phone - 01244 402585 or 01244 402133 (Voicemail for fees & info)

Fax - 01244 310071

DX - DX 722411 CHESTER 17 - strictly used for Local Land Charges Unit post only.

Address - Local Land Charges, Development Directorate, Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 2HS