Lawful Development Certificate Application Forms

Certificates of Lawfulness

An application can be made to establish whether an existing or proposed use/development would have needed or needs planning permission.  The application form and guidance notes This link opens in a new browser window can be accessed from the Planning Portal.

If you are unsure which form to use, then please seek advice from the Technical Support Team in Council's Planning Control & Conservation Service planning.control@north-herts.gov.uk This link opens a new message window in your default email program or telephone 01462 474000).

Please ensure that you answer fully all of the questions on the form as your application will only be registered if it has been correctly completed and is accompanied by all the necessary supporting information as well as the fee.