Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had been carried out on the site prior to the expiration of the original permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no commencement of development or substantial works have occurred on the site since the original planning permission (Ref: 18/455) was granted.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the mandatory requirement under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that substantial works be carried out during the appropriate period of the permission.
- As the statutory requirements for an extension of duration were not met, the planning authority recommended that the extension of the appropriate period not be granted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Robert Boylan sought an extension of duration (Ref: 23/331) for a previously permitted development consisting of a dormer dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Taghart South, Shercock, Co. Cavan. The original permission (Ref: 18/455) was granted in February 2019 and was nearing expiry. Following a site inspection in January 2024, the Executive Planner determined that no works had commenced on-site. Because Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act requires substantia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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