Listed buildings and certificates of lawfulness of proposed works
A certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building can be used to establish whether proposed works to a listed building affect its character. If this is found not to be the case you will not require listed building consent.
Go to certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building – Planning Portal
This type of certificate:
- can only be applied prior to the relevant works being carried out
- cannot be done retrospectively
There is no fee for submitting the application.
What to include
Your application must include:
- a detailed description of the proposed works, including existing and proposed materials and finishes
- details of those parts of the building likely to be affected
- why you think the proposed works do not affect the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building
- a plan identifying the listed building(s) to which the application refers
- a statement as to the applicant's interest (ownership, tenancy) in the listed building(s) and any interest of any other person
- details of listed building grading
- sufficient details on the works proposed – for example, technical drawings, schedule of works by a builder, annotated photographs