Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period, and consequently, no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during that period.
- The applicant failed to provide mandatory information required under Article 42(ff) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), leading to non-compliance with Section 42(1)(b) and (c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- Under the current legislative framework, it is not possible to grant an extension of duration for a planning permission where the development has not yet commenced.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 24/140) sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 19/342) for the construction of a new one-storey family dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and associated site works at Jonestown, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford. Waterford City and County Council refused the extension because a site inspection and the applicant's own submission confirmed that development had not commenced and no substantial works had been undertaken. Furthermore, the app...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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