Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection and the applicant's own documentation confirmed that no physical works have commenced on the site.
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria under Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding the commencement and completion of substantial works.
- Despite the applicant citing the pandemic and personal bereavements as reasons for delay, the legislative requirements for an extension of duration were not met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 16/590) involving the demolition of a single-storey rear extension and the construction of a new two-storey and single-storey extension at 13 O'Donoghue Avenue, Janesboro, Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the request because a site inspection and the applicant's own submission confirmed that no works had commenced on-site. Consequently, the proposal failed to meet the statutory requirement...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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