Local authority search (CON29)
United Kingdom · England and Wales – each local authority (example: London Borough of Camden); Scotland uses property enquiry certificates · CON29 enquiries of local authority (Part 1 CON29R and optional enquiries CON29O)
Price on request · varies by council · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Council replies on planning and building regulation history, roads adoption, road schemes, enforcement notices, contaminated land, and optional enquiries (e.g. common land, noise abatement).
Who needs it
conveyancers, buyers, lenders
Why people order it
standard part of every residential and commercial purchase in England and Wales
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: property address + plan
- 📎Upload a copy of the document in the form (PDF or a clear photo). No original needed.
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Personal search agents can answer some CON29 questions from public records (Environmental Information Regulations 2004 access).
Issued by
Each local council (district / unitary / London borough)
Questions and answers
How do I order Local authority search (CON29) online?
Fill in property address + plan in the form on this page, upload a copy of the document and get a price before any payment within varies by council.
How much does Local authority search (CON29) cost?
Price on request: The official fee depends on the office, the state or the number of pages, or is not published — we confirm the exact amount by e-mail before any payment.
How long does Local authority search (CON29) take?
varies by council.
Who can order Local authority search (CON29)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Upload a copy (PDF or photo) in the form.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.