Certificates
We can advise you - or your client - on how to take advantage of ‘Permitted Development’ rights and obtain a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) from your Local Planning Authority
A Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) can be a great option for many projects that can fit within certain parameters. It is a legal document that confirms that local Planning Permission is not required. No consultations are carried out by the Local Planning Authority and so neighbours aren’t sent a letter.
The Planning Permission route is more subjective in terms of its assessment but it can provide much more flexibility in terms of design, heights, uses and position. Various impacts of the development are looked at carefully. Local Planning Policies and consultation responses are taken into account when the LPA makes their final decision.
How does an LDC differ from Planning Permission ?
The key benefits of LDCs
Certificates provide TOTAL peace of mind
They avoid jeopardising investments and the smooth sale of the property in the future
No neighbour issues during or after construction
Lower fees and quicker decisions
LEGAL CERTIFICATES
We can help prepare all the necessary plans and documents in order for you to obtain legal confirmation that your proposal doesn’t breach Planning control
£450 plus the Application and submission fee (£216 if the works have not commenced)
For full details please see our Terms & Conditions