Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out during the original permission period, as required under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was submitted under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to extend the duration of planning permission for a dwelling and associated site works at Donaghmore, Lisronagh.
- A site inspection confirmed that while foundations, ground-level blockwork, and floors had been completed, these works were not considered 'substantial' in the context of the overall development.
- The Planning Authority concluded that the development fails to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III), and therefore the extension of duration cannot be granted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 18/600867) to construct a dwelling, entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Donaghmore, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Although the applicant had commenced development on-site, the Planning Authority determined that the works completed—consisting of foundations and ground-level blockwork—did not constitute 'substantial works' relative to the scale of the entire project. Consequently, the proposal failed to me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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