Lawful Development Certificate

A Lawful Development Certificate is a way to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful, or that your proposal does not require planning permission.

A Lawful Development Certificate is not compulsory, but it can be useful to have.

To apply for a Lawful Development Certificate you will need:

• Application form: Apply online using the Planning Portal online form
• Fee: Check the list of planning application fees and charges
• Location plan
• CIL Form

Operational Development

A Lawful Development certificate  application that includes  operational works such as extensions / installations requires:

• Block Plan
• Elevations (Existing and Proposed)
• Floor Layout / Plans (Existing and Proposed)
• Section Plans (Existing and Proposed)
• Roof Plans (Existing and Proposed)

Additional

To support your application and avoid delays past validation you will need:

• Evidence (in cases of existing use)
• Planning Statement
• Photo Montage