Council Owned Land and Premises

We have a computerised system of large scale Ordnance Survey maps showing the boundaries of all land that we own.

Yes, provided the precise location of the land concerned can be accurately described (see below for information we need in order to help you).

Please contact the Land Registry on 01482 223244 to obtain the relevant enquiry form. Please note that the Land Registry will be unable to assist you if it turns out that the land concerned is unregistered, in which case you may wish to make enquiries locally with neighbours. Alternatively, if the land is subject to development proposals, our Development Control team will be able to provide information on recent planning applications received.

We need to know the boundaries of the land in question and, if possible, the full postal address. The boundaries are often difficult to describe precisely over the telephone without looking together at a detailed map (which can be arranged for personal visitors). We should be able to tell from a telephone enquiry whether the Council owns land nearby, but, for a more precise answer, a plan showing the exact boundaries of the land can be submitted by

For land or property with a postal address or which can be described accurately without a detailed plan, enquiries may be submitted to Legal Services on 01638 719328.

Not at present. However, dependent upon the future demand for this service, we may consider introducing a charge to offset the administrative costs.

Again, this will be dependent upon demand and also upon the need for a detailed plan to be submitted to us. If the level of enquiries remains manageable, and all necessary details are provided to us, a telephone response can normally be given within two working days. In certain cases, depending on the complexity of land ownership in the area, reference to our deeds may be required, in which case the enquiry may take longer.