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Common land searches show whether the land is within common land and not owned by the public or other body.

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What are town and village greens and common land?

A simple definition is very hard to give. However, common land does not mean that citizens own the land in common. Often it is a piece of privately owned land where ‘through ancient arrangement’ specified people other than the owner, called ‘commoners’, enjoy a legal right ‘in common’ (collectively) to profit from the land in specified ways.

A search will show you if the land shown on your plan is within common land.

Please note:
Further information can be obtained from the Open Space Society on 01491 573535.

If you require further information on the legal aspects of this subject you should consult a solicitor).

Cost

Common land part 2 question submitted with full search £10.00
Common land part 2 question submitted on own £20.00
Cheques should be made payable to LB Bromley

Please allow a few days for your application to be returned.

Contact

Telephone: 020 8461 7909
Fax: 020 8461 7769
e-mail: land.charges@bromley.gov.uk
Address:
Local Land Charges, Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH