Guidance

Lawful development certificates: a user's guide

This guide explains the purpose of the Lawful Development Certificate system, what a certificate does, how to apply for one and how to appeal…

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 12 December 2007

This publication was withdrawn on 7 March 2014

Archived and replaced by the new planning practice guidance launched 6 March 2014 on an external website.

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Lawful Development Certificates: A User's Guide

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This guide explains the purpose of the Lawful Development Certificate system, what a certificate does, how to apply for one and how to appeal against a decision to refuse an application.

This publication is available free of charge from Communities and Local Government Publications, Cambertown House, Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Rotherham S63 9BL. Tel: 0300 123 1124, fax: 0300 123 1125, email: product@communities.gsi.gov.uk. Please quote the product code when ordering. Delivery will be 5 to 7 days from receipt of order. A maximum quantity restriction may apply. For an enquiry about your order please contact customer services on 0300 123 1124, open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00.

Published 12 December 2007