Construction Guides Terms of Service
Do all developments require a Commencement Notice?
Commencement Notices are required for:
The erection of a building;
A material alteration or extension of a building, or material change of use of a building;
Works in connection with the material alteration (excluding minor works) of a shop, office, or industrial building.
They are not required for:
Works or a change of use that is an exempted development under the Planning Acts, and for which a Fire Safety Certificate isn’t required;
When a 7-Day Notice has been submitted.