Derby City Council has moved its Local Land Charges data onto HM Land Registry’s national digital register, giving businesses faster access to essential information needed during property transactions. The transition supports the council’s wider digital modernisation programme and aims to make the buying process more efficient across the city.
Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services said, “Moving Derby’s local land charges onto HM Land Registry’s national digital register is an important step in our wider ambition to make buying a property easier – it will also support a stronger and more efficient property market.
Derby is a growing city with a thriving housing sector and streamlining the way that property information is accessed will make a real difference for residents, businesses and developers. Whether someone is purchasing their first home or businesses are investing in new homes, this improved service helps to ensure that Derby remains a great place to live, work and build for the future.”
The national register centralises details on planning constraints, listed status and other legal charges that affect land or property use. Companies involved in conveyancing, development, or commercial acquisition can now access this data instantly, reducing delays and strengthening early due diligence.
Business users can search the register through standard online tools, portal accounts, or Business Gateway integrations. Results are available as free personal downloads or as official reports priced at £15, which provide unlimited access for six months. All searches are delivered in a consistent, map-based format to support clearer risk assessment.
Derby joins a growing number of local authorities already operating on the national platform. When fully adopted across England and Wales, the system will hold more than 25 million records, providing a unified data source designed to support faster transactions and unlock further commercial and technical innovation.
