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 prior to the expiration of the original permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 03/05/2024 confirmed that development works authorized under planning reference P18/696 had not yet commenced.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission prior to the expiration of the appropriate period on 14/06/2024.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as current legislation no longer permits extensions for uncommenced developments based on commercial or economic considerations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
CMAB Ltd sought an extension of duration for planning permission P18/696, which authorized an 8-bedroom extension and associated works at an existing hotel in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. While the application was lodged prior to the expiry of the original grant, the Planning Authority determined through site inspection and the applicant's own documentation that no works had commenced on-site. Under the amended Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of duration cannot be g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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