Core Refusal Reason
The application for extension of duration was submitted after the planning permission had already expired and the development had not commenced, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was received on 25/06/2026, which is after the adjusted expiry date of 21/02/2026, thus failing to comply with the requirement that such applications be made prior to the end of the appropriate period under Section 42(1)(d).
- A site inspection conducted on 23/07/2026 and the applicant's own application form confirmed that the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) and (III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as the planning authority is not satisfied that the development commenced or that substantial works were carried out before the expiration of the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 19/601282) regarding the construction of a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Coolnamuck West, Carrickbeg, Co. Tipperary. Tipperary County Council refused the application because it was submitted late, following the expiration of the parent permission's appropriate period (including holiday disregards). Additionally, as the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed on-sit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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