Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as no substantial works were carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original planning permission (PD 18/144) during its appropriate period.
- A site inspection confirmed that development works have not commenced, and there is no provision in current legislation to extend a permission where works have not started.
- The proposal is contrary to the provisions of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which mandates that the Planning Authority must be satisfied that substantial works were completed to grant an extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for planning permission (Ref: 18/144) to construct a storey-and-a-half dwelling and associated site works at 14 Laoi na Mara, Coxtown East, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. While the site is located within an area zoned for residential development in the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Planning Authority refused the extension. The refusal was based on a site inspection confirming that no works had commenced, meaning the appli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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