Certificate of Lawful Development

Complete the application forms for the existing use, activity, operation or activity, otherwise to determine whether planning permission is required for a development.

The Council encourages the submission of planning applications using the Planning Portal.

Before you begin you should read more about:

When submitting a planning application, you are advised to consult the Planning Application Validation Document, with page 18 being relevant.

Only 1 copy of documents is required by the Council.

Details of the planning fees as of 6 December 2023 can be viewed here. A Guide to fees from the Planning Portal can be viewed here.

Check the Scale of Charges for planning applications or use the applications fee calculator. You can pay the planning application fee with a credit or debit card by calling 01827 715341.