Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because substantial works had not been carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority determined that the applicant failed to carry out substantial works pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by Section 42(1) of the Act.
- A site inspection revealed that the only works completed were the demolition of the existing hostel, which is not considered substantial in the context of the overall permitted development.
- The application does not satisfy the mandatory criteria for an extension of duration, as the development cannot be reasonably completed within a reasonable time given the lack of progress.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 17/600025) to demolish an existing hostel and construct two new dwellings, a garage, and a sewerage treatment plant at Oldcourt, Terryglass. Tipperary County Council refused the extension because the works completed on-site—limited solely to the demolition of the hostel—did not constitute 'substantial works' as defined under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Consequently, the proposal failed to m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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