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
- The applicant failed to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement of development.
- A site inspection and the applicant's own documentation confirmed that no construction works have commenced on the site to date.
- As no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission (Ref. 18/758), the planning authority is unable to grant an extension of duration under the current legislative framework.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 18/758) relating to the construction of a 3,296m² warehouse on a 1.09-hectare brownfield site at Corcanree Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick. The Planning Authority recommended refusal because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed prior to the application. Consequently, the proposal failed to satisfy the statutory criteria set out in Section 42 of the Planning and Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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