Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet statutory requirements for an extension of duration due to the lack of substantial works carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal failed to satisfy the requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding extensions of duration.
- Substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the original permission during the appropriate period as required by Section 42(1)(a)(i)(II).
- There is no longer a legislative provision in force to extend the life of the permission given the lack of physical progress on the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of the appropriate period for the construction of a domestic garage and residential extensions at Ballynaneening, Fountainstown, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been completed during the initial permission phase. Consequently, the request failed to meet the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, resulting in no legal basis fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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