Which combination of forms is used for a local land search, and what example information could the search reveal?

• A. CON 29 and LLC1; Tree Preservation Order and planning decisions made or pending
• B. CON 29 and LLC2; Building permit issue
• C. CON 30 and LLC3; Tree Preservation Order and planning decisions made or pending
• D. CON 29 and LLC1; Adverse planning consent

Answer: (A)

The key idea is understanding what a local land charges search shows and which forms are used to obtain it. When you carry out a local search in Conveyancing, you typically use the CON29 questions together with the LLC1 form. The LLC1 provides the official Local Land Charges Register information, while the CON29 responses answer the standard questions about charges affecting the land.

This combination can reveal Tree Preservation Orders and planning decisions that have been made or are pending. A Tree Preservation Order means you can’t carry out tree work without the local authority’s consent, which can affect property value and development plans. Planning decisions, whether granted, refused, or pending, can directly impact what you can build or alter on the property and any conditions attached to permissions.

Other options don’t fit the standard local search setup: a building permit isn't a typical local land charges matter in this jurisdiction, and using different form combos like CON30 with LLC3 isn’t how the local search is normally conducted.