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 2018 to 2025 where:
- 96% of applications were completed
- 4% of applications remain open
Our oldest case is from February 2018.
| Year | Applications received | Applications complete | Applications open | Percentage complete | Percentage open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108,498 | 94,118 | 14,380 | 87% | 13% |
| 2024 | 339,174 | 312,420 | 26,754 | 92% | 8% |
| 2023 | 335,538 | 318,255 | 17,283 | 95% | 5% |
| 2022 | 356,712 | 344,294 | 12,418 | 97% | 3% |
| 2021 | 380,204 | 367,362 | 12,842 | 97% | 3% |
| 2020 | 302,253 | 293,306 | 8,947 | 97% | 3% |
| 2019 | 393,947 | 387,007 | 6,940 | 98% | 2% |
| 2018 | 370,010 | 369,987 | 23 | 99.99% | 0.01% |
| Total | 2,586,336 | 2,486,749 | 99,587 | 96% | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 99,636 |
| Mar 2025 | 101,229 |
| Feb 2025 | 101,910 |
| Jan 2025 | 103,391 |
| Dec 2024 | 107,870 |
| Nov 2024 | 105,821 |
| Oct 2024 | 107,921 |
| Sep 2024 | 108,924 |
| Aug 2024 | 110,919 |
| Jul 2024 | 113,215 |
| Jun 2024 | 115,334 |
| May 2024 | 119,601 |
| Apr 2024 | 119,842 |
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 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | % Change v. Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,180 | 17,283 | -43% |
| 2022 | 19,470 | 12,418 | -36% |
| 2021 | 19,833 | 12,842 | -35% |
| 2020 | 15,172 | 8,947 | -41% |
| 2019 | 15,163 | 6,940 | -54% |
| 2018 | 5,678 | 23 | -99% |
| Total | 105,496 | 58,453 | -45% |
*This graph is updated on a quarterly basis
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