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 stated that the development has not commenced, a fact which was confirmed by a local authority site inspection carried out on 26/05/2026.
- Statutory requirements under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 necessitate that substantial works must be carried out pursuant to the permission during its appropriate period for an extension to be considered.
- As no works have taken place on the site, the development cannot be considered substantially complete, and therefore the proposal fails to accord with the mandatory provisions of the Planning and Development Act.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Michael Malone sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref 20/478, which authorized the demolition of an existing cottage and the construction of a replacement dwelling, garage, and associated services at a 0.27ha site in Rossmore, Killeshin, Co. Laois. The site is situated in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. Laois County Council refused the application following a site inspection which verified that no development had commenced. Because the applican...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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