Application forms for lawful development certificates for existing and proposed developments can be downloaded. Alternatively you can apply online using the Planning Portal.
Before you begin you should read more about:
- The planning application process
- Pre-application planning advice
- Planning application forms and guidance
Checklist for lawful development certificates
Including existing and proposed developments.
1. Forms
| Correct 'National Standard' application form (original and three copies, unless submitted electronically) | ☐ |
| All signed and dated | ☐ |
| All relevant questions answered correctly | ☐ |
2. Plans
Original and three copies of all plans and drawings necessary to describe the subject of the application. All detailed drawings should include a scale bar where appropriate.
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Location plan at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500 to show:
| The direction of north | ☐ |
| Application site edged red/other land owned by the applicant edged blue | ☐ |
| Wherever possible, at least two named roads and surrounding buildings | ☐ |
3. Other information
| Such evidence verifying the information included in the application as can be provided | ☐ |
| Such other information as is considered to be relevant to the application | ☐ |
4. Fee
| Appropriate fee - for guidance see the planning applications fee calculator | ☐ |
5. Local requirements
Where the application is for an existing or proposed development:
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Existing and Proposed Elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 |
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| Existing and proposed floor plans to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 | ☐ |
| Site Survey Plan at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 | ☐ |
Where the application is for an existing use or development:
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Sworn affidavit(s) required from people with personal knowledge of the use or development |
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Notes/explanation:
Please add any further comments to support the above submissions.