Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42B(a)(v) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out on-site prior to the expiration of the appropriate period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development permitted under file references 17/870 and 20/723 has commenced, based on site inspection observations and the applicant's own application form.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 42B(a)(v) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that substantial works must have been carried out before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- As the mandatory legislative criteria for an Extension of Duration were not met regarding the implementation of works, the application must be refused.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for a previously permitted development consisting of a house design change, site layout modifications, and a double garage at Lowville, Ahascragh, Co. Galway. The assessment was conducted under Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Galway County Council refused the extension because a site inspection and the applicant's documentation confirmed that development had not commenced and no substantial works had been impleme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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