Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant submitted an older application form citing Section 42(1A), which is no longer applicable for houses where development has not yet commenced.
- The applicant and site inspection confirmed that no works have taken place on-site to date, meaning the development has not legally commenced.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) (I) and (II) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding the commencement and substantial completion of works within the appropriate period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for the construction of a dwelling, garage, and associated works at Main Street, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, based on an original permission (Ref. No. 21/222). The site is a backland greenfield plot located to the rear of a site off the L1201 local road. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development had commenced or that substantial works had been carried out before the expiration of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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