Submit a search

Online search requests 

Official searches and Con29 component data can be ordered using our online search request forms. You can also pay online using a card, or BACS (please contact us for details). 

For a Con29 and/or Con29Optional please use our standard local search request form.

Important note: Matters entered onto the Local Land Charges Register, will not be referred to (where relevant) in answer to the Con29 enquiries 3.1. to 3.15. We recommend you obtain a LLC1 search from HM Land Registry as the LLC1 and Con29 searches work together to give you a full picture.

For component data searches (Con29R individual questions) please use our component data request form.

Important Note: MDDC operates a two-tier system for applicants requesting answers to INDIVIDUAL Con29 questions (component Con29 data). The component data request form is for the authority’s enhanced product and a market-based fee is charged as displayed on the form.

There is an alternative option available under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). There is no charge for access to the records under EIR. For access to data under EIR do not complete the component data request form, please refer to Con29 Inspection under EIR for full details. 

Please contact us if you need help completing these forms.

Submit a search by using our online forms (link below) or by email

If you want to apply by email, please send us the following:

• CON29"Required" 2016 Edition. Please ensure that the full address of the property/land is stated along with any other address the property or land is, or has previously been known as
• Box C of the CON 29 - Devon County Council are in a position to issue digital highway plans to reflect their replies for the highway questions. This will hopefully reduce enquiries for them and provide more accurate answers for you. This means that you no longer need to put any colouring on your plans to identify highways as it will not be relevant to the reply.
• An up-to-date Ordnance Survey Plan with the boundary of the search area clearly marked in red. All plans must clearly define the boundary of the land/property by means of a red boundary outlining the search area. An up-to-date Ordnance Survey plan scale 1:1250 or 1:2500 is required with all search applications.

Applications will be rejected if:

- there are no plans

- plans are poor quality

Developer's site plans must come with a location plan.

• If applicable, CON29"Optional" 2016 Edition and any other additional enquiries
• The correct current search fee (payable by card or BACS). Please ensure that a correct return name and email address are included.

Applicants own enquiries

You can submit your own enquiries for an extra charge. These made-up enquiries (known as part 3) must be submitted at the same time as the CON29. We are not under any obligation to answer part 3 enquiries, so we recommend you contact us to confirm a response is possible:

• Call 01884 234250/4309
• Email landchar@middevon.gov.uk

We cannot accept enquiries relating to the vicinity or matters which may affect the use of enjoyment of the property.

LLC1 and Personal Searches

This service is dealt with by HM Land Registry and can be accessed through GOV.UK, Business Gateway or HM Land Registry.

Important note: Matters entered onto the Local Land Charges Register, will not be referred to (where relevant) in answer to the Con29 enquiries 3.1. to 3.15. We recommend you obtain a LLC1 search from HM Land Registry as the LLC1 and Con29 searches work together to give you a full picture.