Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as development had not commenced and substantial works had not been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 24th November 2021 confirmed that no physical works had commenced on the site.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding the commencement of development and the execution of substantial works.
- While the applicant cited financial constraints and COVID-19 lockdowns, the Planning Authority determined that the legal threshold for granting an extension of duration was not met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 16/868) concerning alterations and an extension to an existing public house, including car parking and a wastewater treatment system at Lombardstown & Barryvoreen, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the application following a site visit which established that no works had commenced. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be granted ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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