Four new application forms now available on the Portal
Here are the four forms launched on Monday 7th April by DCLG.
As with all PDF forms our technical teams advises that you download the forms to your PC and open them with dedicated PDF software rather than try to edit them in your web browser.
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building
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I wasn’t aware that CLUE’s apply to LBs. Any chance that you can direct us to some explanatory guidance?
Thanks
Hi Andrew, I think this is the link you’re after: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/552/pdfs/uksi_20140552_en.pdf
We’re not aware of any other guidance.
Can you also simplify the normal change of use application forms to delete the Materials Section 9 so that we do not need to keep saying n/a to doors,windows, walls etc
Hi John,
On the ‘materials’ section of the form, only one materials description field needs to be completed for what’s existing and proposed. You do not need to complete each materials type for walls, roof, windows, doors etc.
Many thanks Chris for the info on change of use forms; will try next time
No problem, John. It’s not ideal and it’s high on our priority list to get fixed. Good luck.
LDC proposed has been on the cards for some time – somehow, I don’t think its as easy as it sounds. It comes with right to approve in full or part and refuse in full or part, to change the description. Applicants can appeal. LPAs can revoke a Certificate – need to read more on that!
Is there a timescale to get the four new applications uploaded to Portal so that customers can submit using that method?
Hi Jenny, they are available as paper forms from this page on the Portal: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/paperforms
There are no current plans to fully e-enable the forms.
If a barn is less than 10 years old will it not qualify under these new provisions?
Hi Lawrence. It would be best to check with your local authority in relation to a specific site.
Sarah