Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development authorized under P19/95 was commenced prior to the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- A site inspection confirmed that no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission during the relevant period, with only minor internal alterations noted.
- The application fails to comply with the mandatory criteria of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which precludes the local authority from granting an extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective V3(a)4CDP 5.3CDP 16.1CDP 16.5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an Extension of Duration for planning permission P19/95, which permitted the demolition of a rear single-storey extension and the construction of a two-storey extension at 3 Garraunakilla Market Place, Ennis, Co. Clare. The subject site is a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling located within the Ennis Town Centre and an Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the development had not commenced and no substanti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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