Requesting Plans and Documents

Building control files are not routinely open to members of the general public. CNC Building control will however make plans submitted for Building Regulation purposes available to the public for inspection when the person wishing to view the plans has a proper legal interest.

This will normally be the current owner of the property who must demonstrate that the property is in their ownership. If someone is acting on behalf of the current owner a letter of consent must be provided.

Note: “Plans” include documents and information submitted as a part of the application

For all requests for viewing, or information from, the file please fill in the access to file form using the button below.

Access to File Request Form

Once completed please send to enquiries@cncbuildingcontrol.gov.uk along with proof of ownership or a consent letter/email.

Land Charge Searches

Local Authorities provide official searches under the Local Land Charges Act 1975, ensuring comprehensive responses to both LLC1 and CON29 enquiries.

Every local authority in England and Wales (except county councils) maintains a Local Land Charges Register, which records obligations affecting properties within its administrative area. The Local Land Charges team is responsible for maintaining this register and coordinating all official local searches.

Under the Infrastructure Act 2015, responsibility for 336 registers is being transferred to HM Land Registry through a phased approach. HM Land Registry is working with local authorities to standardize and migrate local land charges data into one accessible system.

Important:

  • Local authorities will continue to provide replies to CON29 enquiries, such as nearby road schemes or outstanding notices, which may influence a purchaser’s decision.
  • Once a local authority’s land charges data has been migrated, search results will only be available from HM Land Registry, not the local authority.

To learn more, check availability or request a CON29 search in your area, click the appropriate link below :-

Local land charge searches | Local land charge searches | Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk

How to apply | Broadland and South Norfolk

Land Charges – Fenland District Council

Land searches | Norwich City Council

Copyright

Some documents are protected by copyright. Please note that if intellectual property rights are infringed the owner can seek damages or an injunction against you (not the council) to prevent further infringements

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