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, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development permitted under planning permission reference 20/1043 has not commenced on the site as verified by a site inspection.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the period since the original grant of planning.
- The application fails to meet the mandatory statutory requirements set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i) (I) and (II) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Meany Decorators sought an extension of duration for the construction of two semi-detached dwellings and associated site works at Crawford Street, Bruff, Co. Limerick, under original planning reference 20/1043. A site inspection conducted in April 2026 confirmed that the site remains a greenfield and no construction activity has taken place. The planning authority refused the request as the applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out, a necessary legal prerequisit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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