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 development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development permitted under planning reference P17/1006 had not commenced prior to the expiration of the appropriate period.
- A site inspection conducted on 12th September 2023 confirmed that no works or substantial works had been carried out pursuant to the original permission.
- The application does not comply with the mandatory terms of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires commencement of development for an extension to be granted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of the appropriate period for planning permission P17/1006, which authorized the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and sewerage treatment facilities at Tiernaglohane, Cooraclare, Co. Clare. The Planning Authority refused the request because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been undertaken before the original permission expired on 7th October 2023. Under current legislation, specifically Section 42 of the Planning and Dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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