Core Refusal Reason
The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because the planning authority was not satisfied that 'substantial works' had been carried out on the site during the original permission period, as required by Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority determined that the activities described by the applicant, such as site clearance and demarcation, did not constitute 'substantial works' within the meaning of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- A site inspection conducted on 30th April 2026 confirmed that no visible substantial works pursuant to the original planning permission (ref: 20/340) had been undertaken on the subject site.
- As the mandatory statutory requirement for the commencement of substantial works during the life of the permission was not met, the authority is not in a position to extend the life of the planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoned Existing Residential [RS]
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 20/340) to construct a new two-storey dwelling house and associated site works at 9 Briot Walk, Templars Hall, Waterford. The site is zoned for 'Existing Residential' use under the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the extension on the grounds that the applicant failed to demonstrate that 'substantial works' had been carried out during the original permissio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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