I understand they've 60 days to accept a Declaration, which doesn't leave much time if they take the 60 days and then reject it - potentially we could be temporarily out of busines in April if there are snags.
You can commence operation the minute you make your declaration. They have 10 working days to acknowledge receipt. They can make observations but there is no process for rejecting it so there is no 60 days.
perhaps i need a GR rating? more £££
If you hold a FE Certificate they do not charge extra for a GR Certificate.