Certificate of Lawfulness Application Service
If you are dealing with a straightforward residential case and need heritage input as part of a Certificate of Lawfulness application, this service provides a clear and proportionate starting point.
This service is designed for owners and purchasers who need help understanding whether a straightforward residential proposal appears suitable for this route, and what heritage information may be needed as part of the application. The aim is to provide focused heritage input for the issue in hand, without turning a simple case into a wider piece of planning consultancy.
During the work, Recept Heritage can review the basic details of the property and proposal, consider the heritage context, and provide the heritage input needed to support a straightforward Certificate of Lawfulness application where appropriate. The service is intended to help clarify the likely heritage issues, explain what information may be required, and assist with the next step where the matter is suitable for this route.
This service is particularly useful:
• For straightforward residential cases only.
• Where a listed or historic building is involved and heritage input is needed.
• Where you want early clarity on whether the case appears suitable for a Certificate of Lawfulness route.
• Where you need a proportionate service rather than broader planning advice.
• Where you want a clearer understanding of the likely heritage issues before moving forward.
Before work begins, you can send basic information such as the property address, photographs, sale particulars, sketches, existing drawings or a short note explaining the issue. That allows the case to be reviewed quickly and helps identify whether this service is the right fit.
This service is limited to suitable straightforward residential cases. It is not intended for more complex development proposals, mixed-use cases, broader planning strategy, or matters requiring wider planning consultancy.
The fee for this service is £250, plus any third-party costs where applicable.
