Gary - you'd need to ask the council whether they need to see the registered title with the easement noted or not. I suspect they simply need to see a copy of the title to confirm you are the registered owner but you'd need to ask them to confirm.
The pending application was submitted in September and is waiting to be processed. That may not be for a while yet.
You can make an application to split the title and the following is our generic response to such enquiries. If you have reason(s) to want to split it now then you would state those in the application and we would consider same on merit only once the application has been made.
It is possible to split or subdivide the registered title of your property, however, if it is not as a result of a sale/transfer, it would be at the Registrar's discretion, and you would have to disclose your reasons for the request.
If you wish to lodge an application:
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You must apply on form AP1, notifying us that a transfer is not required.
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You must explain in a covering letter the reason why sub-division is required.
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You will need to clearly identify the extent on a plan that complies with our registration requirements. You can find out information about plans in HM Land Registry plans: guide overview (PG40).
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If the land is subject to a mortgage, consent to the subdivision of title must be obtained from the lender.
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There is a fee of £40.00. Cheques/postal orders should be made payable to HM Land Registry. We do not currently accept card payments for applications.
Please be aware that we will only consider your request once a formal application is made, and we may refuse to proceed with the application if we consider that dividing the title would not be desirable.
If you choose to prepare the application yourself, send it to the following address:
HM Land Registry Citizen Centre
PO Box 74
Gloucester
GL14 9BB