Rights of Light: Obtaining and Registering Light Obstruction Notices—Checklist under the Rights of Light Act 1959 and Local Land Charges Rules 1977 (England and Wales)

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This Checklist explains the process for securing and recording a Light Obstruction Notice (LON) under the Rights of Lights Act 1959 (RLA 1959). It includes an outline of the 19 years and one day rule, the steps to seek a definitive and/or temporary certificate from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT), and how to file the LON for entry as a local land charge.

From 12 April 2015, oversight of local land charges moved to HM Land Registry. The Local Land Charges Rules 2018, SI 2018/273 (LLCR 2018), which are required to implement these amendments, took effect on 6 April 2018. That said, these provisions only apply within a local authority’s area once the Registrar has issued written notice to that authority confirming the date from which the amendments will operate. This Checklist therefore describes the process for registering a Light Obstruction Notice where no such written notice has been given by the Registrar and, as a result, the Local Land Charges Rules 1977, SI 1977/985 (LLCR 1977) continue to govern the procedure. A list exists of local authorities that have received notice...

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