Lawful development certificate in Portsmouth
- Legal requirement
The short answer
Proof works are permitted development
- Price from
- £350.00
- Time on site
- Not applicable
What you get
A formal document from the local planning authority confirming the lawfulness of your development.
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When do you need a Lawful development certificate?
You should apply if you want proof that your home improvements follow the law. It gives you peace of mind before you start building work.
- Get one for new loft conversions
- Use it for home extensions
- Apply for new garden rooms
- Prove existing work is legal
- Satisfy mortgage lenders or buyers
- Prevent future legal disputes
What happens on the day
A planning expert will visit your home to check the site and take measurements. They focus on whether your project meets specific legal rules for your area.
- Expert takes site photos
- Measures extension dimensions
- Checks property history records
- Reviews local restrictions nearby
- Prepares technical drawings
- Submits your council application
How to prepare
- Find your original house deeds
- Clear access to your garden
- Locate any old planning letters
- Measure your basic room sizes
- Note down previous extension dates
- Tidy areas being measured
- Check for nearby listed buildings
How to improve your result
- Keep all building invoices safe
- Take photos during the build
- Ask your architect for drawings
- Check local conservation area rules
- Get building control sign off
- Hire a qualified planning expert
Why it is useful day to day
Having this certificate adds significant value to your home by removing legal uncertainty. It makes selling your property much faster and less stressful.
- Increases buyer confidence levels
- Speeds up solicitor checks
- Protects against enforcement action
- Assists with home insurance
- Guides around £100 to £500
Why we ask these questions
This document answers the vital question of whether your build is allowed without a full planning application. It acts as a formal green light from the local authorities.
- Confirms permitted development rights
- Validates building heights and sizes
- Proves lawful land use
- Details existing structures on site
- Records completion dates for work
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Legal requirement
Planning application
Prepare and submit
Planning consultant
Strategy, appeals, pre-apps
Planning appeal
Appeal a refusal
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Building control inspection
Plans check, inspections, completion certificate
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Regularisation certificate
Sign-off for works done without approval
- Legal requirement
Listed & historic buildings advice
Consents and conservation
- Legal requirement
Party wall service
Notices, awards and surveyor
- Legal requirement
Structural calculations
Beams, walls removed, loft floors