221009

Permission for extension of duration for construction of 4 (number) new dwellings, comprising 2 (number) 2 Storey detached dwellings and 2 (number) semi detached dwellings (one 2 storey and one single storey). Planning permission also required for single storey extension to Apartment "B" ( as granted under file ref. 16/852) including provision of new single storey pitched roof to replace existing lean to and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development was commenced or that substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the appropriate period as required by Section 42(1)(a) of the Act.
  • The applicant failed to provide the mandatory information required under Article 42(ff) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) regarding the scale and nature of the development for screening purposes.
  • Consequently, the application fails to comply with the requirements of Section 42(1)(b) and (c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, and an extension of duration cannot be granted under the revised legislation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 17/284) involving the construction of four dwellings and a single-storey extension to an existing apartment at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The Planning Authority refused the request following a site inspection which confirmed that no works had commenced, other than minor site clearance. The refusal was based on the proposal's failure to satisfy the statutory criteria of Section 42 of the Planning and Develo...
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