Highway searches (HIPS and CON29)

A local authority search and a local land charge search are two different names for the same thing. They are a two-part search carried out when property or land is valued, purchased or leased.  It provides potential property purchasers with specific information about the property they are interested in.

A highway search is offered to personal search companies and private individuals.

Should you require highways information relating to a particular property or piece of land, we operate a fast and efficient personal search service delivered by a team of officers trained to interpret highways records and keep in constant contact with those responsible for instigating proposals to the highway network within Lancashire.

Disclaimer - Whilst the information provided is believed to be correct, based on the evidence currently available to the authority, the extent of the highway maintained at public expense can be evidenced from the various sources and our records are not a conclusive record of rights.  The record of highway extent and the list of streets can be amended if there is sufficient evidence of to support a different conclusion.

A highways search (HIPS) provides a plan illustrating the extent of highway maintained at public expense, around a specified area of interest.

It can also provide (for an additional fee) information from the CON29 form e.g.

• Public rights of way

• Proposed road improvements or Widening Schemes

• Road and traffic schemes

The search also provides a cover letter to officialise the provided plan for use.

A CON29 is a form used to request information held by a local authority about a property.

The local authority may provide information that could affect future use or development of the property or impose financial burdens. This could include:

• Road status

• Road and traffic schemes

• Public rights of way (PROW)

• Common land

CON29R search

Response to a question direct to county council. Charges for second or subsequent questions are waived.

£32.40 (incl VAT)

CON29O search

Response to a question direct to county council. Charges for second or subsequent questions are waived.

£32.40 (incl VAT)

Highway status enquiry (plan)

Response to enquiry in respect of highway status with provision of plan and covering letter.

£57.60 (incl VAT)

Highway status (plan/other questions) 

Response to enquiry in respect of highway status with provision of plan and written description.

£90.00 (incl VAT)

PROW (Plan and written response)

Response to enquiry in respect of Public Rights of Way only with provision of plan and written description.

£32.40 (incl VAT)

Please note – if the extent of the area requested requires more than one plan, then a quote will be generated for approval.

Request for payment will be generated once the search is finalised via the online system. You will be directed to complete the payment via WorldPay.

HIPS - we endeavour to return requests in 15-20 working days.

CON29's and CON29O – we endeavour to return requests in 10 working days.

Email: lhstechservices@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01772 530122

You will first need to register an account to submit applications.  Please input your details carefully when registering. If registering a company, please enter the company name in brackets after the last name – for example, Smith (LCC).

To apply for a Highway search, please use the link below and follow the online application process. Fill in the application form following the instructions carefully. Provide a plan that clearly identifies the area of interest (for example, Land Registry Official Title Plan or Development Location Plan). Select which questions you would like responses to, if required, and submit your application. Your application will be added to our queue for review after it has been submitted.

Highway search