Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site remains a greenfield site with no evidence of construction activity or commencement of the permitted development (Ref: 16/877).
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.
- The proposal does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for granting an extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted single-storey dwelling and associated works at Abbeyfeale East, Co. Limerick (Ref: 16/877). Upon inspection, the planning authority determined that the site remains a greenfield site and no works have commenced. Consequently, the application was refused as it failed to meet the statutory criteria under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which requires that substantial works must have been carried out fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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