7 Day Notice
When can I start building?
After a decision has been made to grant/refuse planning permission, there is a period of 28 days during which time an appeal can be lodged with An Bord Pleanála objecting to the decision. Work cannot begin until after this time period when a notification of Final Grant is issued by Fingal County Council or An Bord Pleanála to the applicant.
Prior to commencement of work a valid "Commencement Notice" or a "7 Day Notice" must be submitted to the Building Control Section of the Planning Dept giving notice of the intention to start work.
When is a 7 Day Notice required?
A 7 Day Notice is required where a person intends to commence work on the construction of a building before grant of the relevant Fire Safety Certificate, where one is required.
Where do I send my application?
To download an application form and the Statutory Declaration Form, please click on the "View All Forms" link on the right hand side of this page.
Application forms should be sent to the following address:
Fire Safety Section, Planning Department,
Fingal County Council,
PO Box 174,
Main Street,
Swords,
Co Dublin.
An application form must be accompanied by the appropriate fee (see below), a signed Statutory Declaration and a valid Fire Safety Certificate application form and relevant fee (See below).
How much notice do I have to give before I can start work?
The 7 Day Notice must be submitted not less that 7 days in advance of commencement of work and must be in accordance with the requirements of Article 20A (2) of the Regulations.
How much does it cost?
Can I view other 7 Day Notices?
Yes. The register containing details of the other 7 Day Notices is available for inspection at the planning counter (9.30 to 3.30, open through lunch, Mon-Fri). There is currently no charge to view the register.If a Registered Copy of a record is required, there is a fee of €12.50 payable.Contact the Building Control Section at Ph 01 8905542, FAX 8906779 or email: planning@fingalcoco.ie.
The Legislation
The requirement for and the legislative background to a 7 Day Notice is set out in the Building Control Act, 2007 and the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (Building Control Regulations 1997-2009).
These can be viewed online at www.environ.ie or alternatively can be purchased from the Government Publications Sales Office, Sun Alliance House, Molesworth St, Dublin 2, Ph 6613111.