- 01564 660 394
- info@henleygardenbuildings.co.uk
- Pinley Wood, Pinley Green Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8LU
- 01564 660 394
- info@henleygardenbuildings.co.uk
- Pinley Wood, Pinley Green Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8LU
Skip to content Official confirmation that your proposed building is lawful under permitted development rights.
A Certificate of Lawfulness is a formal decision issued by your local planning authority confirming that your proposed development is lawful under Permitted Development rights and does not require a full planning application.
Although obtaining a Certificate of Lawfulness is not compulsory, many homeowners choose to apply for one as it provides official confirmation that the proposal complies with planning legislation before work begins.
Working alongside our specialist planning consultants, we prepare and manage the application on your behalf, requiring only the information we need from you throughout the process.
Provides written confirmation from your local planning authority that your proposed development is lawful.
Commonly used where a project falls within Permitted Development rights and does not require a full planning application.
Provides reassurance that your proposal complies with planning legislation before construction begins.
Can be helpful when selling your property by providing official evidence that the development was
Working alongside our specialist planning consultants, we prepare and manage the application on your behalf
Not always. However, many homeowners choose to obtain one because it provides formal confirmation that their project complies with planning legislation before work begins.
A Certificate of Lawfulness is not planning permission. Instead, it confirms that your proposed development is lawful under Permitted Development rights and therefore does not require a full planning application.
Timescales vary between local authorities, but applications are typically determined within around eight weeks. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process and manage everything on your behalf.
Very little. We’ll ask for the information required to prepare the application, while working alongside our specialist planning consultants to manage the process from start to finish.
Every property is different. During our initial consultation, we will assess your proposal and determine whether your project falls within Permitted Development rights or whether another planning route would be more appropriate.
If you’re unsure whether your project falls within Permitted Development rights or requires a Certificate of Lawfulness, we’re here to help.
Working alongside our specialist planning consultants, we’ll recommend the most appropriate planning route and manage the application process on your behalf.