Core Refusal Reason
The application to extend the duration of planning permission was refused because physical works had not commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the original permission period, failing to meet the statutory requirements of the Planning and Development Act.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The original planning permission (ref 17/109) for floodlighting and ancillary works expired on 12/05/2022.
- A site inspection conducted by the local authority on 21/06/2022 confirmed that no development works had commenced on the subject site prior to the expiry date.
- Under Section 41 1(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration if works have not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Ballyfin GAA sought a two-year extension of duration for planning permission ref 17/109, which authorized the installation of floodlighting and associated site works at their grounds in Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Co. Laois. While the applicant cited delays in material lead times and claimed works had started, a Planning Authority site inspection determined that no physical development had taken place before the permission expired on May 12, 2022. As the statutory requirement for the commencement of w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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