Validation checklist for Planning Applications

List J - Certificates of Lawfulness

The burden of proof in a Lawful Development Certificate is firmly with the applicant and therefore sufficient and precise information should be provided. This may include the following in addition to the information requested in List A:

Existing and Proposed floor plans (for all applications involving use of a building) to a scale not less than 1:100      
Existing and proposed extensions (for all proposed building works) to a scale not less than 1:100      
Sworn affidavit(s) from people with personal knowledge of the existing use or works carried out  
Description of all uses of land within the site (if relevant)  
Supporting Planning Statement (to include statement of grounds on which the Certificate is sought)