Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because development works had not commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development authorized under planning reference 18/143 had not commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the appropriate period of the permission.
- Consequently, substantial works have not been carried out pursuant to the permission during that period, which is a mandatory requirement under Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- The Planning Authority is therefore legally precluded from granting an extension of duration as the statutory criteria for such an extension were not satisfied.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 18/143) to construct a rear and side extension and remodel the roof of an existing dwelling at Springhill, Killeshin, Co. Laois. The subject site is a 0.561-hectare plot located on a local secondary road. The Planning Authority refused the request because the applicant acknowledged that works had not yet commenced on-site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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