Submit a Commencement or Completion Notification

Submit a Commencement Notification

The Notice of Commencement is a stage where Building Control must be notified, known as the deemed commenced stage. 

You must do this within 5 days after the work has commenced and when work reaches one of these stages: 

1. Complex Buildings: The foundations are built, and the lowest floor structure is complete.  
2. New Buildings and Extensions: The underground structure, including all foundations and the ground floor, is finished.  
3. Other Works: At least 15% of the entire project is done. 

How to submit a Notice of Commencement 

1. Download the form below 
2. Complete the form, and send it back to us online
3. Arrange a date for your commencement inspection (link to book an inspection) 

Commencement Notification Form

Submit a Commencement Notification

Submit a Completion Notification

You must complete and submit a notice of completion if you are the owner, designer or contractor carrying out building work after an application for Building Control is given. 

You must do this within 5 days of completing the work.  

The notice of completion is a declaration that the building works are complete and comply with all the applicable requirements of the building regulations. 

How to submit a Notice of Completion 

Completion Notification Form

Submit a Completion Notification