Lawful development certificate checklist
Get a lawful development certificate to prove that a development doesn't need permission.
What lawful development certificates confirm
These certificates confirm that either:
- a proposed development does not need planning permission, or
- development that has already taken place either did not need permission, or took place so long ago that it is immune from enforcement action
You can view these certificates for more information.
| Information required | Proposed development | Proposed use | Existing development | Existing use | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application form | yes | yes | yes | yes | National Requirement |
| CIL additional information form | yes | yes | yes | yes | Local Requirement |
| Site location plan | yes | yes | yes | yes | National Requirement |
| Block plan | yes | no | yes | no | National Requirement |
| All drawings to have paper size and scale bar and block plans to show proposed extension hatched | yes | yes | yes | yes | PARSOL - Electronic application and consultation guidance |
| Pre-existing floor plans | no | no | yes | no | National Requirement |
| Existing floor plans | yes | yes | yes | yes | National Requirement |
| Proposed floor plans | yes | yes | no | no | National Requirement |
| Pre-existing elevations | no | no | yes | no | National Requirement |
| Existing elevations | yes | yes | yes | yes | National Requirement |
| Proposed elevations | yes | yes | no | no | National Requirement |
| Photographs or photomontages | applicants discretion | applicants discretion | applicants discretion | applicants discretion | N/A |
| 2 pieces of evidence | no | no | yes | yes | Communities and Local Government Guidance Lawful Development Certificate 'A users guide' |
| Fee | yes | yes | yes | yes | National Requirement |