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When submitting a certificate of lawfulness you will need to provide some evidence.

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What supporting documents you need
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Apply for Certificate of Lawfulness

When submitting a certificate of lawfulness you will need to provide some evidence.

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What supporting documents you need?

Along with the fully completed application form and fee, the following must be submitted:

Existing Use/Development

Proof that any building was complete more than 4 years before the date of the application
Proof that any use (or breach of condition) has been taking place continously for a period of 10 years or more before the date of application

Proposed Use/Development

Details of the location and dimensions of any building works
Details of any current and future use and the premises where this will take place

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Fee

Check what fee is applicable

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Apply for certificate of lawfulness

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