Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as development had not commenced, no substantial works were carried out, and the application was submitted prematurely.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the permission relates has not commenced, and consequently, no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period as required by Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- The application was submitted on 13th September 2024, which is more than one year prior to the expiration of the appropriate period (9th May 2026), in contravention of Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
- A site inspection confirmed that no works have been carried out on the subject site, and the Planning Authority is therefore precluded from extending the appropriate period beyond what was originally permitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 20/194) concerning the retention and conversion of a domestic garage and the construction of a storey-and-a-half extension at The Rocks, Coolfore, Monasterboice. Louth County Council refused the request because the applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out prior to the application. Furthermore, the application was lodged more than one year before the expiry of the original permission,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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