LDC Pack — £39
Lawful Development Certificate Pack
For projects that appear to fall within Permitted Development. Many homeowners still choose to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to obtain formal confirmation from their council before building.
Quick answer
If our deterministic rules engine selects Permitted Development for your project, the £39 LDC Pack gives you the statement, checklist, neighbour letter and supporting documents to apply for formal confirmation from your council. You provide the drawings; council fees are paid separately.
You provide the drawings. Council fees are paid separately. PlanningPackPro AI generates route-specific paperwork support based on your answers. It does not guarantee approval.
When this route may apply
- Single-storey rear extensions within standard Permitted Development depth and height limits.
- Side extensions within half the width of the original house and not exceeding 4 m in height.
- Loft conversions within Class B volume limits with no dormer on a highway-facing roof slope.
- Outbuildings used incidentally to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, within height limits.
When professional advice may be needed
- Listed buildings or properties on designated land (Conservation Area, AONB, National Park).
- Flats or maisonettes — Class A and Class E Permitted Development rights do not apply.
- Any Article 4 Direction that may have removed Permitted Development rights.
- Uncertain measurements or contradictory inputs the rules engine cannot resolve.
What PlanningPackPro AI can generate
- LDC statement document tailored to your project answers.
- Supporting documents checklist for council validation.
- Neighbour notification letter, ready to print.
- 10 most recent nearby planning applications (within 1km of your postcode).
- Local architects list with contact details.
- Pre-filled application summary.
- Downloadable PDF.
What you still need to provide
- Architectural drawings (existing and proposed plans, elevations, site plan).
- The council/LPA application fee paid via the Planning Portal.
- Any site-specific surveys or structural information your council requests.
- Final review before submission.
Council / Planning Portal fees
Paid separately to your council — not to PlanningPackPro AI. Confirm the current figure on the Planning Portal before paying.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| England — LDC (Proposed) | £274 |
| Wales — LDC | £293 |