Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application for an extension of duration was submitted prior to the expiration of the original permission (Ref: 16/860), but the applicant confirmed that no works have commenced on-site.
- Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires the planning authority to be satisfied that substantial works have been carried out for an extension to be granted.
- Since no substantial works were performed, the application does not comply with the legislative criteria, leading to a recommendation for refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Liam & Olive Quinn applied for a five-year extension of duration for planning permission 16/860, which authorized the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Drombeg, Athlacca, Co. Limerick. While the application was timely, the planning assessment found that no development had actually started. Because Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act requires evidence of substantial works for an extension, the local authority refused the request as the legal t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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