Core Refusal Reason
The planning authority determined that the works carried out on-site prior to the expiration of the original permission did not constitute 'substantial works' as required under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that only foundations and footings had been put in place, which the Planning Authority does not consider to be substantial works carried out pursuant to the permission.
- While the application for an extension of duration was made prior to the expiration of the appropriate period, the mandatory criteria regarding the extent of works completed under Section 42(1)(a)(iii) were not met.
- The Planning Authority is precluded from extending the appropriate period of the permission (Ref. 17/947) because the statutory requirements for such an extension have not been satisfied.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 17/947) for a single-storey dormer dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cavanamore, Hackballscross, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Although the applicant had commenced development and installed foundations, Louth County Council's assessment concluded that these works were insufficient to meet the 'substantial works' threshold required by legislation. Consequently, the local authority refused ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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