Lawful development certificate applications

For confirmation that existing or proposed works to a building or site do not require planning permission.

Application forms

• Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use of operation or activity including those in breach of planning condition – application form (pdf, 5 page(s), 690.9 KB)
• Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development – application form (pdf, 4 page(s), 641.47 KB)
• Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed works to a listed building – application form (pdf, 4 page(s), 280.33 KB)

Guidance notes

• Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use of operation or activity including those in breach of planning condition – guidance note (pdf, 7 page(s), 48.04 KB)
• Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development – guidance note (pdf, 6 page(s), 44.14 KB)