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 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection on 10th January 2024 confirmed that no works have commenced on the site, a fact also acknowledged by the applicant in the application form.
- The development fails to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that substantial works must have been carried out during the appropriate period.
- As no substantial works have been completed to date, the Planning Authority cannot grant an extension of duration for the permission originally granted under planning reference 19/261.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 19/261) for a single-storey dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and ancillary site works at Ballylusky, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. The Planning Authority recommended refusal because the development had not yet commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on the site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of duration can only be granted if the authority...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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