Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, because substantial works had not been carried out and no certain commencement date could be provided.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- Substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by legislation.
- The applicants failed to provide a projected date for the commencement of development due to ongoing litigation, meaning the authority could not be satisfied the project would be completed within a reasonable time.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 23/111) sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 17/407) for the construction of a single and two-storey extension to an existing dwelling at Bayview Cottage, Clashanahy, Whiting Bay, Co. Waterford. The Planning Authority refused the request because the applicants admitted that substantial works had not yet been carried out. Additionally, the lack of a projected commencement date—attributed by the applicants to ongoing litigation—meant the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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