Core Refusal Reason
The development has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development permitted under the original planning permission has not commenced on site as confirmed by site inspection and the applicant's own documentation.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which removes the possibility of extensions for un-commenced developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a replacement dwelling house, garage, and associated site works at Tomdeely South, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, originally granted under planning reference 19/91. A site inspection conducted in August 2023 confirmed that no works had commenced on the site. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended by Section 28(1)), an extension of duration can only be granted if the authority is satisfied that the development commenced and substantia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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