Apply for a local land charges search

Migration of local land charges service 
From 30 September 2025, we will no longer provide a local land charges search service. After this date, our Local Land Charges Register will be migrated to HM Land Registry’s national register. You will be able to access the new digital service through the HM Land Registry Portal and HM Land Registry’s GOV.UK pages.

North Norfolk District Council will continue to provide replies to CON29 enquiries. It is important to remember only to submit the required fee of £110 (residential) and £120 (commercial) when submitting a CON29 enquiry to us after 30 September 2025.

Visit Local Land Charge Programme | GOV.UK for more information.

How to apply

Public access land charges

Apply for a local land charges search via public access land charges (PALC). For personal searches, see below for further information. 

You will need the search address and an Ordnance Survey site plan of the search area outlined in red. File sizes must not exceed 4MB.

Alternatively, you can email forms LLC1, CON29 and CON29O to electronic.search@north-norfolk.gov.uk. We do not accept applications by post.

Personal searches

Visits to our offices for personal searches are currently suspended. To apply for a personal search, please email personal.search@north-norfolk.gov.uk

You will need to include a plan outlining the search area in red.

How long does it take to process?

Searches are currently being returned within 10 working days. 

Cancelling a search

If you need to cancel a search, contact our Local Land Charges team. If the search process has already started, a fee may be payable.

How to pay

Searches made through our PALC system can be paid for online. Alternatively, the fee can be made online by card or by BACS.