Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out within the original permission period, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), an extension of duration requires the Planning Authority to be satisfied that substantial works were carried out before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- The Planning Authority found that the development to which the application relates has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out to date.
- As the statutory criteria for an extension were not met, the Planning Authority is precluded from extending the appropriate period beyond what was permitted under Ref. 18/465.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission Ref. 18/465, which authorized an extension to an existing dwelling house, a waste water treatment system, and associated site works at Rathbody, Reaghstown, Ardee, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the request because the development had not yet commenced. Since no substantial works were performed during the initial permission period, the proposal failed to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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