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Certificate of Lawfulness – Fee Proposal / Quote

If you are interested in the team at Planning Geek submitting a certificate of lawfulness on your behalf please let us know. We are highly experienced at such applications and will assist you in putting together all the required documents. We will also write the supporting document.

Simply fill in the form below and we will reply as soon as possible. At this time we are only able to accept planning applications within England.

This form isn’t too long – but it allows us to confirm your requirements. Please fill in as much as you can.

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Certificate of Lawfulness - Fee Proposal

Householder Application - Fee Proposal

Please select the main type of planning you think is required. There is crossover in types, so don't overthink it. 😉

The form will ask other questions based upon your choice here.

If it isn't an option here, please select other. You can then let us know more later in the form.

Please specify the type of planning required *

Householder Application
Certificate of Lawfulness
Enforcement / PCN
Appeal against a refusal
Commercial Planning
HMO
Pre-Application Enquiry
Change of Use
Care Home / Children's Home
New Build
Agricultural / Forestry
Retrospective Planning
Permission in Principle (PIP)
Outline Planning
Reserved Matters
Permitted Development
Variation of Planning / Conditions - S73 or NMA
Discharge of Conditions
Conversion to Flats
Heat Pump / Air Con etc.
Listed Building / Conservation Area consent
Planning Objection
Advertisment Application
Heritage Assessment
Highways Assessment
Other

Searchland Link

(office use only)

Thanks, for that. Now let us know about yourself.....

Please let us know about yourself and how we can contact you.

Name *

First

Last

Company Name (if applicable)

Email *

Confirm Email

Phone Number

Have you had a Zoom session with Ian about this site?

No worries, if you had a zoom session in relation to this site, we would deduct that figure from our fees for the application.

Book via planninggeek.co.uk/book if interested (opens in new tab)

You can then complete this form after the meeting.

If this is not of interest, then please carry on.

Excellent. We will automatically deduct the cost of that call from this fee proposal. Regretfully we can't credit more than once per site or more than the fee paid.

Let us know about the site address for the planning......

The Site Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City / Town

County

Postal Code

Is this the same address as your contact address? *

Contact Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City / Town

County

Postal Code

For the site address, are you?.... *

Freehold Owner
Tenant
Leaseholder
Prospective Buyer
We have an option on the site / property
Third party consultant
Other

As you are a prospective buyer, may we please suggest you book a Zoom session with Ian to discuss the site etc.

You can book this here. Whilst there is a cost element, we do fully credit the amount against any planning application fee using our services.

This is optional, but recommended.

Let us know about the Householder application

This could be a residential home, a C4 HMO or even a small C2 care home.

Which type of householder application? *

Extension
Loft Conversion
Garage Conversion
Outbuilding
Solar Panels
Enforcement / PCN
Retrospective Planning
Certificate of Lawfulness
Planning Appeals
Variation of Planning
Heat Pump / Air Con etc.
Listed Building
Conservation Area
Heritage Assessment
Highways Assessment
Other

Other

Let us know about the Planning Objection

The more information we have the easier it is for us to locate it and understand your objection etc. so we may assist you.

How can we assist you in this objection? *

Objection Letter
Assessment with written recommendations
Planning Committee Advice
Not sure at this stage

How can we describe you? *

Neighbour
Third party objector
Leader of a campaign or objection group
Member of a campaign or objection group
Acting on behalf of a third party
Agent
Other

Local Authority *

Application Reference Number *

Comments Deadline

Planning Description

Application Link

Objection Reason

Let us know about the HMO application

Which type of HMO application? *

Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm C3 to C4 is available
Sui Generis HMO Full Planning (7+)
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm HMO is lawful
Retrospective Planning
Enforcement / PCN
Planning Appeals
No Material Change (C3 to C4)
No Material Change (C4 to Sui Generis)
Householder extensions etc
Listed Building
Conservation Area
Heritage Assessment
Highways Assessment
Other

Other

Let us know about the Commercial application (some choices will open sub-options)

Which type of commercial application? *

Extension
Solar Panels
New Build
Change of Use
Certificate of Lawfulness
Agricultural / Forestry
Enforcement / PCN
Retrospective Planning
Reserved Matters
Permitted Development
Planning Appeals
Variation of Planning
Conversion to Flats
Heat Pump / Air Con etc.
Listed Building
Conservation Area
Advertisement Application
Heritage Assessment
Highways Assessment
Other

Other

Let us know about the enforcement issue

Please remember all information is confidential. We will not disclose anything to the local authority without your permission.

We are not here to judge, but the more information we have the better we can help.

Please let us know what communication you have had from the local authority (the title of any letters will help) *

Not yet, but I think I am in breach
Informal letter asking questions
Planning Contravention Notice (PCN)
Enforcement Notice
Phone Call or email
Contact via a councillor
Contact from a neighbour
Other

Other

Is this a breach of conditions from a previous planning decision? *

Yes
No
Not sure

Please let us know the planning reference if known (if you have a copy of the previous planning decision, please upload it below)

Brief description of the issue as you see it

Important dates

Any other relevant information

Please attach any letters of communication or other information below (if applicable) - you may also email any emails received to office@planninggeek.co.uk in confidence

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Let us know about the Certificate of Lawfulness application

Please let us know more about the Certificate of Lawfulness *

Proposed Use or Development (something that you are planning)
Existing Use or Development (either change has already happened or development commenced etc.)
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm C3 to C4 is available
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm HMO is lawful
Enforcement / PCN
Other

What is the Certificate of Proposed Use or Development for? *

What is the Certificate of Lawful Use or Development for? *

How long has the use existed for? *

At least 4 years
At least 10 years

Is the building or land in one of the following areas *

Article 4 Area
Conservation Area
National Landscapes(AONB), National Park, The Broads etc.

Do you know what the Article 4 prevents? *

Yes
No or not sure

Article 4 Restriction *

What evidence do you have available for your Certificate of Lawfulness? *

Sworn Affidavit (former and current owners, neighbours etc.)
Photos (ideally dated in some way)
Satellite Images
ASTs or other rental agreements
Council Tax Records
Utility Bills
Invoices for items supplied
Certificates (gas, electric etc.)
Service or repair bills
Electoral Register
Accounts
Building Control Final Inspection Certificate
Valuation tax letter (VOA)
Environmental health records
Vehicle registration documents
Builders or other trade invoices
Leases
Other

Not all will apply to every case - but the more we have the better You can upload any files towards the end of the form.

Other Evidence Available

Brief description of your proposal or need

Anything that we should know about the site

Anything important that we need to know that might affect the application?

Any previous planning history?

Almost there 🙂

Just a couple more questions

Optional: Do you have any documents that you can send us?

Nothing at this time
Land Registry Title
Site Location Plan
Sketches or drawings of the proposal
Ecological survey
Topographical survey
Any other

Not all of the items will be required for the application. Certain reports or drawings will be required and we will let you know what is required during the application process. Don't worry if you do not have any of these.

Please attach any files below (if applicable)

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How did you find out about Planning Geek

Google or other search
Facebook Group
Facebook / X (Twitter) etc.
YouTube
Referral or word of mouth
Talk by Ian at a networking event
Mentor or training course
Other

If you know how, please let us know

If you know which meeting, please let us know

If you know which mentor or training course, please let us know

Terms & Conditions *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and agree to be emailed by Planning Geek with regards to this enquiry

Terms & Conditions

Thanks, please click submit and we will email you a copy of your answers.

We will follow up by email as soon as possible.

If you have any issues with this form, please email office@planninggeek.co.uk with details of your request.

All fee proposals or fixed price quotes are subject to the Planning Geek Terms and Conditions. Details of government planning fees can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fees-for-planning-applications

Page Updated: 10th January 2026

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