Certificates of Lawful Use and Development

Now in its second edition and updated to take account of changes in legislation and case law, this book is intended as guide for those who have to engage with the issue of certificates of lawfulness. It is written from a practical point of view, breaking down each aspect of the process from identifying the breach through to either drafting a certificate or crafting reasons for refusal. Each chapter explains the relevant law and then concludes with a checklist to enable either the applicant for a certificate or the decision maker to check their progress against the statutory and case law requirements. It will be of assistance to those who either regularly or infrequently engage with this process and is intended as an easy aide memoir to enable them to progress a certificate of lawfulness matter. REVIEWS OF THE FIRST EDITION "...written from a practical point of view breaking down each aspect of the process ... Each chapter explains the relevant law and then concludes with a checklist to enable either the applicant for a certificate or the decision maker to check their progress against the statutory and case law requirements. It will be of assistance to those who either regularly or infrequently engage with this process..." - Journal of Planning & Environment Law, 2019 CONTENTS Introduction Chapter One - The Basics of a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use and Development Chapter Two - Time Limits Chapter Three - Standard and Burden of Proof Chapter Four - Form and Content of Applications Chapter Five - Determining Applications Chapter Six - Appeals Chapter Seven - Revocation Chapter Eight - Certificates of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development under section 192 or "CLOPUDS" Chapter Nine - Listed Buildings and Certificates of Lawfulness Chapter Ten - Caravans and Mobile Homes