What is a certificate of lawfulness?

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Hi there, I’m just wondering, what is a certificate of lawfulness? How does it apply and what does it mean? Thank you.

Asked by Greg on 31st Jan 2022

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KPR plastering Plasterer in Lancashire

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"A Certificate of Lawfulness is essentially a means of obtaining a decision from the planning authority that a proposed use or works do not require planning permission."

Answered on 31st Jan 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report

Wolf Garden Rooms LTD Builder in Wolverhampton

"This implies that you have adhered to all planning regulations, and if a neighbour lodges a complaint, possessing this documentation means they cannot pursue further action.er"

Answered on 1st Aug 2024 - Member since Jul 2024 - report

Fenhomes Roofer in Bolton

"This basically is giving a certificate to prove in future or if yourself wants to construct or alter the property in any way to a said level or width it does not require planning permission as long as it stays within the said dimensions etc on the cert specified"

Answered on 16th Feb 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report

Mr.Wint Building Construction

"this means that if there wasn't any record of improvements that were made to your property it will come under these teams and policy"

Answered on 19th Feb 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report

DDLK Construction Ltd Builder in Croydon

"A Certificate of Lawfulness is essentially a way of getting a decision from the planning authority for proposed use or works do not require planning permission."

Answered on 23rd Mar 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report

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