Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority was not satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 24th June 2026 confirmed that no further development has been carried out on the site since the original retention permission was granted for the sub-floor level.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that substantial works have taken place on-site during the appropriate period, which is a mandatory legislative requirement for granting an extension under Section 42(1).
- The provisions of Section 42(1A) concerning un-commenced permissions are not applicable in this instance, and the authority is therefore legally precluded from extending the duration of the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a two-year extension of duration for planning permission 21/204, which authorized the retention of an existing sub-structure and the completion of a dwelling and detached garage at Dromena, Dromiskin, Co. Louth. While the applicant cited Covid-19 delays and financial difficulties as reasons for the lack of progress, a site inspection revealed that no construction works had occurred since the original grant of permission. Louth County Council refused the extension on the g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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