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Planning commencement notices

Failure to comply with this requirement is an offence with a fine of up to £1,000. 

Failure to comply with this requirement is an offence with a fine of up to £1,000. 

If you received planning permission, and want to start work you must let us know at least 7 days in advance of when you intend to start the works.

You can do this by completing and submitting a planning commencement notice.

If the development does not start on the date in the notice, then a revised notice with an updated date must be served. 

View or download the notice, once completed you must send to planning@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

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