Question about application date requirement

[Suzannah]

Hi,

I am EEA citizen with recently acquired PR (December,16).

I want to apply for naturalisation based on British spouse.

I do not have ILR.

My question is do I need to have been physically present in England 3 or 5 years ago?

[CR001]

For spouse of BC applications, it is 3 years.

[Suzannah]

Thank you