Hounslow Council Land Ownership Records Investigation
Hounslow Council plans to investigate unclear land ownership records across the borough, following concerns raised at a scrutiny panel.
Hounslow Council is set to investigate unclear land ownership records across the borough, following concerns raised at a Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting in November 2025. The investigation aims to address issues such as unregistered land and difficulties in identifying landowners for unadopted alleyways and shared access areas.
The panel discussed the issue in November 2025, building on an informal meeting held in September 2025 where members expressed surprise at the lack of readily available information on who owns land in Hounslow. The discussion included suggestions for improving land ownership records.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council is set to investigate unclear land ownership records across the borough. Source
- Concerns were raised at a Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on 10 November 2025. Source
- The investigation will address issues like unregistered land and unadopted alleyways. Source
- An informal meeting in September 2025 noted a lack of readily available land ownership information. Source
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