Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, specifically regarding the lack of substantial works completed.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works performed on-site to date are not considered to be development to which the original permission (Ref: 20/4963) relates.
- No substantial works have been carried out pursuant to the permission as required by Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- The planning authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of the appropriate period as the application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria of the Act.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 20/4963) to construct a dwelling house, detached domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bridestown, Kildinan, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the request on the grounds that the works completed to date did not constitute substantial progress under the terms of the Planning and Development Act 2000. As the statutory requirements for an extension were not met, the authority was legally una...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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