Commencement notice.

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Firstly, I apologise if this has been asked already but I haven’t seen it.

we hired an architect and got planning permission and would like to start build next year. We are not getting a mortgage but hopefully will be able to get to wall plate level and maybe further before funds run out. It depends what prices are like in 12 months time. I am finding it difficult to get an engineer in my area as they are so busy at the moment. My question is, do I need an engineer to send in the commencement notice or can I notify the council myself about commencement? I paid the development contribution after getting permission. TIA

DOCARCH

What are you planning to build? New house or extension?

You can submit a commencement notice yourself.

However, along with the commencement notice, for a new house or extension over 40 m.sq., you should also be submitting construction drawings/drawings demonstrating how the works comply with the building regulations. Planning drawings are (usually) not sufficient.

If there is a chance you may need funding to complete the works, best to engage a professional (engineer, architect, architectural technician) for the (entire) construction stage, as the bank/lending institution will require the works to be 'signed off'. Hard for any professional to come in late in the project and 'sign off' on everything built to date!

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Thanks DOCARCH for your reply.

Its a house build and we won’t be able to get any funding so it could take a couple years to complete.

Do you know where I can find more information about what needs to be included with the commencement notice? e.g.(you should also be submitting construction drawings/drawings demonstrating how the works comply with the building regulations)

DOCARCH

Have a read of this: http://docstore.kerrycoco.ie/KCCWebsite/buildingcontrol/InformationNoteOptOut.pdf

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Thanks DOCARCH. That is exactly what I was looking for.