Core Refusal Reason
The development has not commenced and substantial works have not been carried out pursuant to the permission, and the proposed timeline for completion is considered unreasonable.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development has either not commenced or has not been substantially completed as required under Section 42 (1) (a) (i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- The retention of the existing dwelling does not constitute the commencement of development or substantial works within the context of the specific permission for extensions.
- The proposed five-year timeline for completion of the single-storey residential extensions is considered unreasonable given the scale of the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for planning permission (PL 16/322) concerning the retention of a dwelling and the construction of extensions at Killiloge, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Sligo County Council refused the request following a site inspection which found no evidence that substantial works had been carried out to implement the extensions. The planning authority concluded that the retention of the existing house did not represent commencement of the new works and that the appli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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