Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that the works completed to date (construction to sub-floor level) do not constitute 'substantial works' as required under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority does not consider that the construction of the dwelling to sub-floor level amounts to substantial works having been carried out pursuant to the permission.
- While the development was commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period, the failure to meet the 'substantial works' criteria under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) precludes an extension.
- As the statutory requirements for an extension of duration have not been satisfied, the Planning Authority is required to refuse the request to extend the duration of the planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a three-year extension of duration for planning permission ref. 20/880, which permitted a two-storey/single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lisrenny, Tallanstown, Co. Louth. A site inspection confirmed that while the development had commenced and reached sub-floor level, Louth County Council refused the extension. The refusal was based on the legislative requirement that 'substantial works' must be carried out during the appropriate pe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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