Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site remains entirely undeveloped and no works have commenced since the original planning permission (Ref. No. 19/1038) was granted.
- The application does not satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(iii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the completion of substantial works.
- Under current legislation, an extension of duration cannot be granted for a project where no physical progress has been made during the initial appropriate period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a five-year extension of duration for a permitted single-storey dwelling, entrance, and ancillary works at Barrack Road, Conigar, Mungret, Co. Limerick. Following a site inspection on November 29, 2024, the planning authority confirmed that the site remains undeveloped. The application was refused because it failed to comply with Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which requires that substantial works must have been carried out during the original permissio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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