Core Refusal Reason
The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because the development has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out, failing to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site visit confirmed that no development has commenced on the subject site to date, and the applicant acknowledged that works have not started due to economic reasons.
- The application fails to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which require that development must have commenced and substantial works must have been carried out.
- As the legal provisions for an Extension of Duration have not been met, the Planning Authority cannot permit the requested five-year extension of time.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application (PL24-41) sought a five-year Extension of Duration for a development previously granted under PL20/39, consisting of a detached two-storey dwelling, garage, septic tank, and private well at Caherdauge Street, Co. Longford. While the original permission is valid until June 2025, the Planning Authority determined that because no physical works have commenced on-site, the proposal does not qualify for an extension under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Consequen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.