As the Highway Authority, the County Council provides highway information to the District Council for completion of the Local Land Charges search certificate. The information primarily provided is in connection with highways maintainable at public expense, road improvement schemes and new road schemes. The searches are completed and returned to the appropriate District Council for collation within 3 working days. The County Council charges the District Council a fee for providing this information.
The Council's Definitive Rights of Way Map is also maintained within the Land Charges section together with any amendments made to that Map by way of a confirmed Order.
In addition to the services provided to Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers (via the District Council), private individuals (citizens) have the right to investigate the restrictions. Currently you may do this by making a phone booked appointment, or by making an appointment online. You may then visit our offices and undertake the investigation yourself.
A written reply to a highway enquiry is £18 and for a public right of way enquiry the charge is £10. Photocopying fees are £1.25 per sheet plus VAT.
Tel: Highways enquiries - 01392 382295
Tel: Common Land and Village Green enquiries - 01392 382937
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