Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no development has commenced on the subject site to date, and no substantial works have been carried out pursuant to the original permission.
- The application does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which require development to have commenced and substantial works to be completed within the appropriate period.
- Although the applicant cited economic reasons for the delay, the Planning Authority determined that an Extension of Duration cannot be permitted under the current legislative framework given the lack of site activity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 19/335) to construct a dormer bungalow, detached garage, and associated site works at Sonnagh, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford. While the applicant requested the extension due to economic reasons, a site visit by the Planning Authority confirmed that no development had commenced on the site. As the proposal failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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