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CLUED -
Certificate of Lawful Development -
Existing Use
The complete
package...
...from survey
to certificate...
A Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Development ( CLUED ) can be obtained after a development has been completed, to confirm that the development is legal. This planning route is usually taken where the development becomes subject to a Planning Enforcement intervention.
Example :
An extension to the rear of the property has been constructed, and a neighbour has complained to the Local Authority. A CLUED can be obtained to satisfy all parties that the development is within the scope of Permitted Development rules.
Whats involved?
Upon instruction, we complete a measured survey of your property and produce plans and elevation drawings, showing the property prior to development and the existing. The application is made directly to the Local Authority using the Government's Planning Portal. Along with the plans and elevation drawings, mapping showing the development property is always required, and in some circumstances, additional mapping, such as block plans are required. Occasionally supplementary documentation is required.
How long does it take?
From instruction, we aim to undertake the survey and complete all plans, documents and submission to the Local Authority with 7 days. Once the application has been validated, allow 12 weeks for a decision. There has to be a statutory period to allow for public consultation. Most applications are straightforward, however occasionally the decision needs to made by a Planning Committee as opposed to directly by the planning team.
In order to prevent time being wasted, we actively engage with the appointed planning officer during the process in order to intervene and make changes to the proposed scheme if there is an indication that the application could fail.
We manage the whole process
Our work doesn't end when your plans and application are complete and have been submitted. We deal with every element of the process, including arranging site visits by the appointed Planning Officer. Your main involvement will be discussing and agreeing to the design at survey stage - we endeavour to make the process interesting and enjoyable.
How much does it cost?
Our fees are agreed and fixed upon instruction. We don't charge by the hour. You will know exactly what are fees are in advance. The only additional fees are the Local Authority fees.
We make all fees and costs clear prior to instruction.
Call us now for a price, or further information