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Explains the process for obtaining a lawful development certificate for existing or proposed use.
Outlines ways in which people can be lawfully resident in the UK, in order to support implementation of the overseas visitor hospital charging regulations.
How to register new rights and make changes to existing rights of common.
This privacy notice explains your rights and gives information you are entitled to under UK data protection legislation.
Immigration staff guidance explaining how to calculate the 5 year continuous lawful period in the UK requirement for an applicant.
Appeal a decision about a lawful development certificate - how to appeal if you think your development is now lawful, what documents to supply, what happens after you appeal
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the certificate of lawful use or development appeal process.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
Fees guidance: explains planning related fees and the method of calculating them.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Find out what to do if you have something seized (Notice 12A).
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