Core Refusal Reason
The development permitted under planning reference 18/495 has not commenced and substantial works have not been carried out, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development authorized under the original planning permission (ref 18/495) has not commenced on-site.
- Existing works on the site, specifically the setting out of foundations, were carried out under a previous 2006 planning permission (06/2727) and cannot be credited to the current permission.
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory legal requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding the commencement of development and the execution of substantial works during the appropriate period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Recurve Civil and Construction Ltd applied for a five-year extension of duration for planning permission 18/495, which permitted the construction of a detached dwelling and entrance at 75 Cluain Dubh, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick. The local authority refused the extension because the development had not actually commenced under the 2018 permission. While foundations are present on the brownfield site, the planning inspector noted these were installed under a much older 2006 permission. Consequently,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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