'Beds in sheds' move
Independent Chartered Surveyors:
Over the last few years energy prices had been rising inexorably. Every new international crisis and increasing demand from countries like China pushes fuel prices even higher.
A lawful development certificate (LDC) is a statutory document confirming that the use, operation or activity named in it a lawful for planning control purposes.
Once granted, the certificate will remian valid for the use or development described in it, on the land it describes.
You must apply to the local planning authority (LPA) for such a certificate. If the LPA refuse the application (or do not give a decision within the time period - usually 8 weeks) you can appeal.
What are the benefits of a Certificate of Lawful Development?