What is a personal search?
Personal Searches are usually carried out by private search
companies.
The data is available in view only format via a computer
situated in our reception area.
Appointments must be booked in advance for this service.
Care must be taken when making notes from the data to avoid
mistakes.
This Authority cannot be held responsible for errors in notes
taken by the customer who would have no claim under
Section 10 of the Local Land Charges Act, 1975, which relates
to compensation for loss.
What do I need to submit?
- A full postal address for the property or land
- A clear up-to-date plan, (preferably HM Land
Registry) to a minimum scale of 1:2500 carrying the 'north'
point and OS map grid reference with the area to be searched
clearly outlined.
How do I submit a personal search of the Local Land Charge
Register?
- E-mail: landcharges@southlakeland.gov.uk -
One e-mail per search with the property address in the subject box
and please attach a plan as a pdf file.
- By post to Local Land Charge Section, South Lakeland District
Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4DL
- By DX 63428 KENDAL
How much does it cost?
- From 17 August 2010 there is no charge for personal inspection
of the Local Land Charge Register
Please allow a minimum of five working days after plan
acceptance, however 95% of appointments are available within 4 to 5
working days, subject to any disruption as applicable to the
service generally. Once the request is validated you will be
informed of an appointment date. Appointment times
are between 10.00am and 3pm on the relevant day. This is
to reduce disruption to the general working of the service.
We are striving to make this service more accessible, please
be patient.
Contact Information
Telephone: 01539-797539
Further Information