Reference: D41359
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Approval is given for the proposed
framework for settlement (litigation settlement agreement between
the council and ‘the APPS Claimants’).
The proposed framework is recommended to the council by Bevan
Brittan Solicitors (on behalf of the LGA, Leeds City Council and
local authorities).
The claim relates to fees charged to the APPS Claimants
(private/personal search companies) between 2005 and 2010 for
Personal Searches of the Local Land Charges Register and official
search fees (LLC1 and Con29 forms).
Personal Searches
A fee was required under the Local Land Charges Act 1975 but it has
since been removed as it was determined that the Environmental
Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) apply [and therefore no fee can
be made/should have been made, for inspection]. The Local Land
Charges Act 1975 was amended in 2010 and the fee provision amended
to zero [in respect of Personal Searches].
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Gareth Moore 0113 2243441 Email: gareth.moore@leeds.gov.uk.
Publication date: 08/07/2014
Date of decision: 15/07/2015