Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 because no substantial works had commenced on-site prior to the request for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 21/04/2022 confirmed that no physical works appear to have commenced on the site.
- The applicant explicitly confirmed in the application documentation that development works have not yet started.
- The proposal fails to satisfy Section 42(1)(c)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that substantial works must have been carried out during the original permission period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref 17/410, which authorized a new two-storey house, site entrance, and effluent treatment system at Toberagarriff, Murroe, Co. Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the extension because both a site inspection and the applicant's own submission confirmed that no works had commenced on-site. Consequently, the application failed to meet the mandatory legal requirements under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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