Environmental Information Regulations: Notice of charges.
Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Property Search Fee Schedule
Effective Date: 01/12/2025
Review Date: 30/09/2026 – (To be published by November for 1st December each year)
Contact: foi@middevon.gov.uk
Search Types and Fees
Service |
Fee |
Notes |
|
Basic EIR Property Search (up to 1 hour) |
£23.11 |
Includes staff time, and basic formatting |
|
Additional Staff Time (per hour) |
£23.11 |
Charged after 1 hour, if applicable |
|
Contaminated Land Searches (per hour) |
£25.00 |
To be reviewed annually
|
Please note that we encourage you carry out official local authority searches that are backed up by insurance Which type of search? - MIDDEVON.GOV.UK
Copying and Reproduction Charges
Item |
Fee |
Notes |
|
A4 Black & White Copy |
£0.30 per page |
|
|
A4 Colour Copy |
£1.00 per page |
|
|
CD/DVD |
£0.35 each |
If digital media is requested |
|
USB Stick |
At cost |
Provided only if necessary |
Delivery Charges
|
Method |
Fee |
Notes |
|
|
Free |
Preferred method |
|
Post (Standard 2nd Class) |
£2.25 |
Covers postage and packaging |
|
Courier or Special Delivery |
At cost |
Only if specifically requested |
Important Notes
Charges are made in accordance with Regulation 8 of the EIR 2004.
We do not charge for:
- Viewing public registers
- Inspecting information in person
- Information already published online
A full breakdown of costs can be provided upon request. Payment must be received before any information searches are commenced.