When can I commence work?

Using the Local Authority

You can commence work once you have given a Building Notice or submitted Full Plans. However you are required to give a Commencement Notice to the Local Authority at least two days clear (excluding the day on which you give notice, Saturday, Sunday, Bank or public holiday) before you start; you should not that if you did start work before you receive a decision on your Full Plans application,should there be a dispute you will have prejudiced yourability to seek a determination from the Secretary of State.

Using an Approved Inspector

When using an Approved Inspector, you may commence work as soon as the Initial Notice is accepted by the Local Authority (or deemed to have been accepted if nothing is heard from the Local Authority within 5 working days of the notice being given), subject to any arrangements you may have agreed with the inspector.Work may not commence if the Initial Notice is rejected.

Using the Local Authority

You can commence work once you have given a Building Notice or submitted Full Plans. However you are required to give a Commencement Notice to the Local Authority at least two days clear (excluding the day on which you give notice, Saturday, Sunday, Bank or public holiday) before you start; you should not that if you did start work before you receive a decision on your Full Plans application,should there be a dispute you will have prejudiced yourability to seek a determination from the Secretary of State.

Using an Approved Inspector

When using an Approved Inspector, you may commence work as soon as the Initial Notice is accepted by the Local Authority (or deemed to have been accepted if nothing is heard from the Local Authority within 5 working days of the notice being given), subject to any arrangements you may have agreed with the inspector.Work may not commence if the Initial Notice is rejected.