You must give 7 days notice to the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office before starting building work. The notice must say that the building will meet fire safety standards and that you will complete any requirements of the Fire Safety Certificate within a set time.
You must apply to Laois County Council for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.
Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.
You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.
Laois County Council may assess applications for a relaxation or exemption from building regulations and may grant or refuse an application based on their assessment.
Builders and assigned certifiers must submit a certificate of completion to the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office. This certificate confirms that the building complies with regulations before it is occupied or used.
A Commencement Notice is required to give notice to the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office of the erection of such buildings, or classes of buildings, or the carrying out of such works, or classes of works, as may be specified in the regulations.
Occupiers of rateable commercial properties must notify Laois County Council when a property is being transferred to another owner or occupier and also confirm who is responsible for paying commercial rates.
Home owners who purchased their house through a local authority purchase scheme must get permission from the local authority to sell, re-mortgage or transfer their interest in the property for the first time.
You must apply to the appropriate Dangerous Substances Regional Office for a licence if you wish to store flammable liquids and fuels such as petrol, kerosene, or diesel for sale or supply to members of the public, commercial businesses or for your own personal use.
Laois County Council mortgage holders who have paid their mortgage in full can apply to Laois County Council for a certificate to confirm that the property deeds have been transferred.
You must apply to the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office for a certificate if you construct a new building, carry out alterations or change the use of a specified existing building. This confirms that a building complies with disability access requirements before it is occupied or used.
