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Lawful development certificate appeals: how to complete your appeal form

How to complete a Lawful development certificate appeal form

Applies to England

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  • submit your form
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  • troubleshoot problems
Published 17 April 2015
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. The guide has been amended by removing the incorrect advice about not sending new evidence not considered during the application stage. Applicants can submit fresh relevant evidence that have come to light after the LPA’s refusal.

  2. Changes made to the deadlines for LDC appeals in this guidance that were made on the the 26 July 2023 have been reverted back

  3. Changes relating to the deadlines for LDC appeals have been made to the guide

  4. This guide has been updated to remove unnecessary duplication and become easier to follow. This is in line with the Inspectorate’s approach to making our content more user focussed.

  5. Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents

  6. Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents

  7. MHCLG changed to DLUHC

  8. Booklet updated with links to the Planning Inspectorate new Privacy Policy

  9. The Choice of procedure section has been updated to reflect that we can now chose a ‘combined procedure’.

  10. Guidance updated for GDPR

  11. First published.