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 on-site, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on April 16, 2024, confirmed that no physical works had commenced on the site to date.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the planning authority that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (Ref. 18/640) during its appropriate period.
- The application does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(iii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement of development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously approved development (Ref. 18/640) consisting of the demolition of sheds and offices and the construction of 9 detached dwellings at Mount Mungret, Co. Limerick. The site is located within the curtilage of a protected structure (RPS No. 1663). The application was refused because the planning authority determined that no works had commenced on-site and no substantial works had been carried out, meaning the proposal failed to meet the l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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