Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that substantial works had not been carried out pursuant to the permission, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42(1)(a)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While site preparation and internal gutting of the dwelling had occurred, and works on a new entrance had commenced, these were not considered to constitute 'substantial works' as required by the Act.
- The application failed to satisfy the criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the progress of the development.
- The Planning Authority concluded that the level of work undertaken was insufficient to justify granting an 18-month extension to the appropriate period of the planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an 18-month extension of duration for planning permissions (Ref: 20800 & 19600145) relating to a change of design for a house extension and the relocation of a garage at Roegarraun, Carrigahorig, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. A site inspection confirmed that while some preliminary works and entrance construction had taken place, the development was largely incomplete. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that substantial works had been per...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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