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.

£39 · One-time payment

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.

JurisdictionFee
England — LDC (Proposed)£274
Wales — LDC£293

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