Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as the development has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 30th November 2023 confirmed that no physical works have commenced on the subject site.
- The applicant's own submission in the application form acknowledged that no works have been carried out to date.
- The proposal does not comply with Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which necessitates that development must have commenced and substantial works be completed to qualify for an extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted development (Ref: 16/598) involving the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated site works at Park, Galbally, Co. Limerick. Despite a previous extension granted under Ref: 21/7018, the Planning Authority determined that no development had actually started on site. The application was refused because it failed to satisfy the mandatory legal requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000, whic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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