Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the planning permission, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to satisfy the requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, because the development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period, as required by Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Act.
- As the development has not commenced on the site, the statutory criteria for granting an extension of duration under Section 42(1) cannot be met, necessitating a refusal of the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a further extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 12/442) regarding the construction of a detached garage at Suir Lodge, Roxborough, Grange, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. While the application was received by the Planning Authority shortly before the expiration of the previous extension, the Planner's evaluation determined that no development had commenced on-site. Consequently, the request was refused as it failed to meet the mandatory legal thresholds set out in S...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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