Core Refusal Reason
The development has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 19/11/2024 confirmed that no physical works have commenced on the site to date.
- The applicant acknowledged in the application documentation that works have not started due to the pandemic and personal circumstances.
- The application fails to satisfy Section 42(1)(c)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which requires that substantial works must have been carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for the construction of two semi-detached dwellings and associated services on an infill site at Churchtown, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (originally permitted under Ref. 19/567). Following a site inspection, the planning authority determined that the development had not commenced. The application was refused because it did not meet the legislative criteria set out in Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which mandates tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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