Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the development had commenced or that substantial works had been carried out prior to the expiration of the appropriate period, as required under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development authorized under planning reference 20/1087 had actually commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- A site inspection revealed that no substantial works, as required by Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Act, had been carried out at the property.
- The clearing out of the interior of the dwelling, as cited by the applicant, does not constitute 'substantial works' in the context of the approved development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref. 20/1087, which permitted a two-storey rear extension and renovation works to an existing dwelling at Ardee Street, Collon, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the extension because the applicant failed to prove that the development had commenced or that substantial works had been completed before the permission's expiry. A site inspection confirmed that the works carried out to date were insufficient to meet the st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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