East Cambridgeshire District Council

Can you tell me whether the land next to my house is Council owned?

Yes, provided the precise location of the land concerned can be accurately described.  We need to know the boundaries of the land in question and, if possible, the full postal address.

The boundaries are often difficult to describe precisely over the telephone without looking at a detailed map (appointments can be arranged for personal visitors).

We should be able to tell from a telephone enquiry whether the Council owns land nearby, but for a more precise answer a plan showing the exact boundaries of the land can be submitted by fax to 01353 668803 or post to the Legal Department, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Nutholt lane, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4PL.

What do I do if I want to know who owns private property?

Please contact the Land Registry on http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/ or 01733 288288 to obtain the relevant enquiry form.

N.B. The Land Registry will be unable to assist you if it turns out that the land concerned is unregistered, in which case you may wish to make enquiries locally with neighbours or the Parish Council. Alternatively, if the land is subject to development proposals our Development Control Department will be able to provide information on any recent planning applications received.