Core Refusal Reason
The application fails to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as it was not demonstrated that 'substantial works' were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that 'substantial works' were carried out pursuant to the permission (Ref: 201414) prior to the expiration of the appropriate period.
- A site inspection on 27/02/2026 confirmed that while some groundworks had commenced, they did not constitute 'substantial works' as required by legislation.
- The application in its current form fails to meet the mandatory criteria for an extension of duration under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
John Cahalan applied for a two-year extension of duration for a previously granted agricultural machinery store at Ballylusky/Lisgarriff, Ardcroney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Although the applicant stated that development commenced in February 2026, a site inspection by the local authority concluded that the minor groundworks undertaken did not meet the legal threshold of 'substantial works'. Because the application failed to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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