Certificate Of Lawful Development (Use)
If you need a legally binding opinion which confirms if a proposal requires planning permission, you should apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed Use under the Town and Country Planning Act 1991 [as amended].
If the use has already started you should apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing Use under the Town and Country Planning Act 1991 [as amended].
This legally binding certificate is often needed by lenders before funds are released and these forms are below.
| Link to Form | Name/Description | Copies Required | Link to Guidance Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) Form | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development | 1 | Guidance for Certificate of Lawful Use (proposed) form |
| Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) Form | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition | 1 | Guidance for Certificate of Lawful Use (existing) form |