Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out within the original permission period, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant explicitly stated in the Section 42 application form that no substantial work had been carried out and that commencement was not intended until Spring 2024.
- A site inspection conducted by the planning authority on September 5, 2023, confirmed that the development had not commenced and no substantial works were evident on the site.
- The proposal fails to comply with the legislative requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which stipulates that an extension of duration can only be granted if substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Shane Rooney applied for an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 18/296) relating to the restoration, part-demolition, and extension of an existing uninhabited cottage, including the installation of a new sewage treatment system at a corner site 0.7 km west of Rathoe village, Co. Carlow. Although internal reports from the Municipal District Office and Environment Department raised no objections, the Planning Department recommended refusal. The decision was based on the fact that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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