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Local land charges (PG79)

This guide gives advice about the Local Land Charges service provided by HM Land Registry.

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From:
HM Land Registry
Published:
18 June 2018
Last updated:
14 September 2026
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  1. Section 2.7 has been added as we have created a new process for the registration of Compulsory Purchase Orders, made under section 15(6) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and Compulsory Acquisition Notices, made under section 134(6A) of the Planning Act 2008.

  2. Section 10 has been amended as a result of a change of address for enquiries about local land charges.

  3. Section 2.6 has been amended as a result of the creation of a bespoke address for paper applications in respect of Light Obstruction Notices.

  4. Section 2.6.4 has been added and deals with a variation or cancellation of a light obstruction notice pursuant to an order of the court under section 3(5) of the Rights of Light Act 1959.

  5. Minor amendments have been made to the guide to remove an incorrect link and to clarify the evidence needed to vary a light obstruction notice.

  6. Contact details for Local Land Charges service added.

  7. First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Practice guide 79: Local Land Charges

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This is the guidance for:

  • applications to register a local land charge or to vary or cancel the registration of a local land charge
  • applications for an official search or personal search of the local land charges register

This guide does not cover the registration of Land Charges with HM Land Registry. Information about Land Charges can be found in Land charges: registration, official search, office copy and cancellation (PG63).

This guide does not cover CON 29 enquiries, which will continue to be answered by local authorities. CON 29 enquiries include matters such as nearby road schemes or outstanding notices, which may affect a purchaser’s decision whether to proceed.

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give.

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