the starting date of EEA Family Permit

[criceto]

Hello everyone,
I'm a non-EEA spouse of a EEA citizen (Italian) and in the next couple of weeks I would like to apply for my EEA FP as we would like to settle in the UK. We are going to travel there together.
In case I'm granted the FP, when does it start to be valid - from the date that I mention in my application as the travelling date, of from the date of issue? I used to be sure it was the travelling date mentioned in the application (that's why I actually wanted to apply for the Permit 2 months before going to the UK), but I've just read here in one of the topics that someone was granted the FP valid straight off the issue date. Does anyone know where the truth lies?

Looking forward to your kind answers, thank you beforehand!

[fysicus]

By default the validity is six months, starting from the date of issue.
It is possible, however, to request a later starting date (up to three months from the date of application).

[criceto]

By default the validity is six months, starting from the date of issue.
It is possible, however, to request a later starting date (up to three months from the date of application).

fysicus, thank you so much for the reply!