Commercial authorisation is issued prior to the completion of the project if planning permission is not required.
The authorisation is granted per square metre of sales area.
A new application is required if the project, during the appraisal process or during its completion, undergoes substantial changes as a result of the petitioner with regard to the criteria set out in article L. 752-6. When it becomes final, the authorisation to substantially modify the project replaces the previous commercial operating authorisation granted for the project.