Independent Chartered Surveyors:
Local authorities in England and Wales are now able to impose a levy on most types of new development in their areas through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010. (CIL)
The levy can only be imposed on new buildings and extensions over 100 square metres of gross internal floor space.
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?
At Andrew R Williams & Associates, Chartered Surveyors, we always ensure that when drafting reports of properties with texture-coated ceilings or walls dating from before the mid-1980s or possibly later we include an asbestos warning.
According to recent research, House prices in the UK inched up by one per cent in 2011.
Regional variation in prices has been less significant than that recorded in previous years, with London witnessing the strongest growth for 2011.
