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That architect is commenting on the Irish system. The English system is 4 years as per my post :thumbsup:

For planning permission the relevant legislation is s171B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990- this confirms immunity from enforcement action after 4 years: For council tax- I believe they don't backdate to before the time the account existed- i.e. they will only charge from the point...

I offer no defence for what has occurred but I can confirm- Dwellings built without planning permission / not in accordance with planning permission gain a lawful status after 4 years. There is nothing the council can do about that. Council tax in these circumstances is never backdated it’s...