Please note we are no longer able to take cash payments at the Civic Centre.
What is a personal search?
A 'personal search' is a search of 'public registers' held by Local Authorities and Utility Companies. The Highway Authority, Environment Agency, and water companies hold information that may affect your property.
Register of Local Land Charge (appointment to be made with the Local Land Charge section)
Register of Planning applications and
Register of Environmental Protection Nuisance and Clean Air can be viewed at the main reception at the Civic Centre.
Who can make a search of Public registers?
Anyone can view a Public register.
How do I make a Personal Search?
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak Land Charges will provide email responses to Personal Search requests.
To make a request you should email landcharges@staffordbc.gov.uk and provide the following :-
- A location plan of the property/area to be searched against clearly outlined in red .
- The correct postal address including postcode must be quoted.
If we hold any information we will email you back within 24/48 hours.
Other Information
The Local Plan is available online to view information on Land Designations and Proposals.
Information regarding The Contaminated Land Register, Hazardous Substance Consents and Noise Abatement Zones can be obtained by contacting our Environmental Health section.
Information on Road Adoption, Public Rights of Way are available at Staffordshire County Council. Contact these services directly to make an appointment.
All enquiries regarding Public or Adopted Sewers should be directed to Severn Trent Water.
Contact details:
Land Charge Section
Civic Centre, Riverside
Stafford
ST16 3AQ
Tel: 01785 619534
landcharges@staffordbc.gov.uk
Stafford Borough Council
Environmental and Health Services
Civic Centre, Riverside
Stafford
ST16 3AQ
Tel: 01785 619402
ehtechsupport@staffordbc.gov.uk
Staffordshire County Council
Development Services Department
Land Charges Section
Riverway
Stafford
ST16 3TJ
Tel: 01785 226000
Fax: 01785 276699
landcharges@staffordshire.gov.uk
Severn Trent Water Limited
Severn Trent Searches
PO Box 10155
Nottingham
NG1 9HQ
DX: 723860 Nottingham 43
Tel: 0115 971 3550
Environment Agency
Sentinel House
Wellington Crescent
Fradley park
Lichfield
WS13 8RR
Tel: 08708506506