Tag: Certificate of Lawfulness

UK homeowner holding plans for a retrospective planning application in front of a semi-detached house with extension, illustrating retrospective planning permission process.

Retrospective Planning Permission – How It Works

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Retrospective planning permission is a standard planning application made after work has already started or finished. This guide explains when you need it, how the process works, typical costs and timelines, and what happens if it’s refused. Learn the safest steps to reduce enforcement risk and move your project forward.

UK homeowner reviewing extension built without planning permission with house extension, approval icons and building regulations concept

Extension Built Without Planning Permission – What Should I Do?

April 8, 2026 No Comments

Worried you’ve got an extension built without planning permission? This guide explains what it means, what risks to watch for (selling, remortgaging, enforcement), and what to do next. We cover permitted development checks, retrospective planning applications, Certificates of Lawfulness, and why Building Regulations evidence matters too — with a clear step-by-step plan.