The purpose of a local land charges search is to check if there are any matters affecting the property which are registered as a local land charge, or whether information is held by the Council about which the buyer raises specific questions.

The Highways Development Control team answer queries on the series of standard enquiries in relation to the highway aspects of the second part of a search which is known as the CON29R.

Responses are given to the Council's Land Charges section for inclusion in the response for the whole search.

Highways information

In addition to the highway responses provided on CON29R, the Highways Development Control team is also responsible for providing answers to highway questions on personal searches.

Contact Highway Department at Bedford Borough Council by email at highwayextentsearches@bedford.gov.uk.

Fees 

For the status and extent of the highway in relation to a single property only.

• 2024 charge = £54.85 (£45.71 + 20% VAT)

For the status and extent of the highway, plus additional information, including CON29 questions.

• 2024 charge = £111.40 (£92.83 + 20% VAT)

For the status and extent of the highway, plus additional information including CON29 questions for a large area of land (highway up to 200m).

• 2024 charge = £120 (£100 + 20% VAT)

For any subsequent 200m.

• 2024 charge = ££34.65 (£28.88 + 20% VAT)