Our aim is to stabilise then reduce the volume of cases.
The number of open cases can be impacted by a range of factors such as the buoyancy of the property market.
We aim to despatch the majority of new applications within a reliable and consistent time-frame. We will continue to complete registration of older open cases as quickly as possible.
Cases which cause financial or personal hardship may be expedited. Find out more about our expedite service.
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This table shows completed and open land register cases from 2017 to 2023 where:
- 94% of applications were completed
- 6% of applications remain open
Our oldest case is from August 2017.
| Year | Applications received | Applications complete | Applications open | Percentage complete | Percentage open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221,977 | 191,242 | 30,735 | 86% | 14% |
| 2022 | 356,705 | 329,179 | 27,526 | 92% | 8% |
| 2021 | 380,205 | 354,605 | 25,600 | 93% | 7% |
| 2020 | 302,253 | 283,667 | 18,586 | 94% | 6% |
| 2019 | 393,947 | 375,044 | 18,903 | 95% | 5% |
| 2018 | 370,010 | 357,036 | 12,974 | 96% | 4% |
| 2017 | 379,604 | 379,469 | 135 | 99% | 1% |
| Total | 2,404,701 | 2,270,242 | 134,459 | 94% | 6% |
This table shows the total number of open cases in the land register over the last 12 months. Our aim is to stabilise then reduce the volume.
| Month/Year | Open applications |
|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | 134,459 |
| Jul 2023 | 136,312 |
| Jun 2023 | 135,714 |
| May 2023 | 136,302 |
| Apr 2023 | 137,290 |
| Mar 2023 | 136,876 |
| Feb 2023 | 137,400 |
| Jan 2023 | 138,585 |
| Dec 2022 | 141,487 |
| Nov 2022 | 139,481 |
| Oct 2022 | 140,526 |
| Sep 2022 | 138,654 |
This bar chart shows open casework in the land register over the last 6 months.
This table outlines our progress on our oldest case work.
| Year | Aug-22 | Aug-23 | % Change v. Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,010 | 25,600 | -29% |
| 2020 | 25,138 | 18,586 | -26% |
| 2019 | 23,653 | 18,903 | -20% |
| 2018 | 18,034 | 12,974 | -28% |
| 2017 | 4,408 | 135 | -97% |
| Total | 107,243 | 76,198 | -29% |
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