Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because no development or substantial works had commenced on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as no development had commenced on the site.
- A site inspection confirmed that the subject site remains a greenfield site with no evidence of substantial works being carried out pursuant to the original permission (Ref: 20/106).
- Under current legislation, extensions of duration are no longer available for projects where works have not commenced and substantial works have not been completed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (PL20/106) for a new dwelling house, garage, and water treatment system at a greenfield site in Clonogan, Clonegal, Co. Carlow. The site is located approximately 350 meters north of the village core in an unzoned area. The local authority refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out on the site, a mandatory requirement under Section 42 of the Plannin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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