Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet statutory requirements for an extension of duration due to the absence of substantial works carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal failed to meet the requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for an extension of the appropriate period.
- Substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the original permission during its valid term, violating Section 42(1)(a)(i)(II) of the Act.
- There is no longer a legislative provision in force that allows the planning authority to extend the life of this specific permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted development consisting of a two-storey dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and septic tank at Ballyrichard More, Midleton, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application because the project did not satisfy the legal criteria set out in the Planning and Development Act 2000. Specifically, since no substantial works had been commenced or completed during the initial permission period, the authority determined there was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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