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.
If you wish to use the Application form below, when completed please email to [email protected]
| Link to Form | Name/Description | Copies Required | Link to Guidance Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) [pdf document] | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development | 1 | Guidance for Certificate of Lawful Use (proposed) [pdf document] |
| Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) [pdf document] | 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) [pdf document] |
| Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) works to a Listed Building [pdf document] | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development to a Listed Building | 1 | Guidance for Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) to a Listed Building [pdf document] |