Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as substantial works had not been carried out on the site prior to the request for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No commencement notice has been recorded on the planning system, and a site inspection confirmed that physical development work has not yet started.
- The works carried out to date, primarily consisting of surveys and design stages, do not constitute 'substantial works' as defined under Section 2 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- The applicant has not demonstrated that substantial works will be carried out or completed prior to the expiration of the original planning permission in August 2025.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (P. 19/882) for the renovation of a listed cottage into two apartments and the construction of ten additional apartments at Mill Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. While the applicant has advanced the project through design, tendering, and funding stages, the Planning Authority determined that no physical construction or 'substantial works' had commenced on-site. Consequently, the request was refused as it did not co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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