COmmencement notice

jordanfaf

Long story short,im not an architect but I obtained a grant for planning permission for a family member. i was aware they needed to submit a commencement notice before beginning however they have started works already and have not submitted this.

If i submit now for them (with an opt out declaration), will there be issues when an inspector some to the site?
is the best course of action to continue without submitting at all, or do i just get a submission in with start date for today?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365127/commencement-notice

Is it an opt out or will a notice without documentation suffice?

What is the floor area of the new build?

jordanfaf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520269#Comment_122520269

Ill be honest, im unsure of the difference, so whichever is less hassle/work. I just want to make sure everything is done as it needs to be so they dont have hassle down the line.

Its an existing house with circa 30sqm of new extension, under the requirment for planning but its a 2 story extension with alterations to front facade.

sydthebeat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520430#Comment_122520430

definitely send one on asap. youll still have to give 14 days notice minimum

jordanfaf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520461#Comment_122520461

Ok will do, I have the "opt out" notice pretty much complete on the site, just waiting on the owner to register on BCMS.

Can anyone steer me as to if the Opt out is the one to go for, or do i do notice without documentation?

sydthebeat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520542#Comment_122520542

yes you can use the "notice without documentation" as the extension is less than 40 sq m

Gusser09

Just get it in. There wont be an issue.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520542#Comment_122520542

Why go opt out if it’s 30 Sq. M so you can use the more simple form without documentation.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520633#Comment_122520633

Depends on LA. You can’t guarantee it won’t be an issue. I can assure you that.

Gusser09

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520780#Comment_122520780

Very slim chances of an issue.

jordanfaf

CHeers lads, Submitted a "without Documentation" there.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122520790#Comment_122520790

As I said. Depends on LA. It’s like a very slim chance of getting caught speeding. But many are daily. Dublin City alone actively monitor notices and conditions attached to them. Automatic enforcement S152 letters for conditions etc

I can understand it’s low chance of being caught in the country as a whole but to advise that nothing will happen is a bit misleading. I am aware of BCO’s that do drive by visuals on sites. I am also aware of at least 3 sites that have been caught in July alone for lodging a CN when works have already commenced.

Invalidation occurs and no way to retrospectively gain a CN without good engagement with the BCA.

Anyway. Enough of the scaremongering, hopefully the OP gets it through ok.