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 satisfy the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period, which is a prerequisite for granting an extension under Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- The application does not qualify for an extension under the provisions of Section 42(1A) as it was received later than six months after the date on which section 28 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025 came into operation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an Extension of Duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 20/837) to construct a bungalow and garage at Curragh, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area zoned for agriculture and designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' within the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development had not yet commenced and no substantial works had been performed on-s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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