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Simple terms explainer
Councils must keep official, up-to-date records of all planning and building standards activity relating to properties in its area, and must provide accurate information from those records whenever a statutory property search is requested. These searches are typically carried out during property sales or development processes, and the council’s response ensures that buyers, solicitors and developers have reliable information about any planning decisions, building warrants, enforcement actions or other legal matters affecting the property.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Planning
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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National bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
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