Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because substantial works had not been carried out on the site prior to the application for an extension of duration, as required under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that development had not yet commenced, meaning the statutory requirement for 'substantial works' to have been carried out was not met.
- Due to the lack of commencement, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would be completed within a reasonable time frame.
- The existing permission remains valid until March 2027, providing the applicant with a window to perform significant works and potentially reapply for an extension closer to the expiry date.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission P21/727, which authorized the construction of a dwelling house and associated works within the settlement boundary of Kilmacow Village. Despite the applicant citing financial delays as the reason for the project's postponement, a site inspection revealed that no physical works had commenced on-site. Kilkenny County Council refused the extension on the grounds that substantial works had not been performed during the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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