Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet mandatory statutory requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development failed to satisfy Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
- The applicant failed to provide the information required under Article 42(ff) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, regarding screening for environmental impact assessment.
- Under current legislation, an extension of duration cannot be granted for a development that has not yet commenced and where no substantial works have been undertaken.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Philip and Jane O'Nions, sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 17/524) concerning the construction of a garage and associated site works at Knockaungariff, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Waterford City and County Council refused the application (Ref. 22/523) primarily because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed before the original permission's expiry. The proposal therefore failed to meet the statutory criteria set out in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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