Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (PL18/169) as required under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application failed to provide details of any substantial works carried out on the site pursuant to the original planning permission (PL18/169) as required by legislation.
- A site inspection confirmed that while the site had been cleared and a boundary wall removed, no structural development or substantial works had actually taken place.
- The Planning Authority determined that the purchase of the site does not constitute substantial works, and therefore the requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act were not met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration (EOD) for a previously granted permission (PL18/169) to construct four semi-detached houses and one detached house at Church St./New Road, Ballyknockan, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. While the site is appropriately zoned for residential development under the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Planning Authority refused the extension. The refusal was based on the fact that no substantial works had been carried out on-site prior to the appl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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