I have received planning approval to demolish and rebuild a single residential property. I would like to start the build and have it signed off by building control so it can be deemed to have started - and the clock stops on the three year planning approval. I have been told this needs to be a "meaningful start". Would the demolition of one of two attached garages count as meaningful and allow building control sign off?
I'm looking at making some minor updates to the approved plans and don't want to risk the planning approval lapsing while these changes are being finalised and approved by my planning authority.