22297

EXTENSION OF DURATION of planning ref. 11/174 and 16/39 to construct 2 no. car show rooms incorporating workshops, staff rooms and ancillary facilities with mezzanine level, new access roadway for Cork Road, on-site customer and staff car parking, the provision of three totem signs, connection to on-site foul water treatment plant, drainage and connection to services and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration was refused because substantial works had not been carried out on the site and the application was submitted after the original planning permission had already expired.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission during the appropriate period as required under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
  • The application for an extension of duration was submitted on 11th April 2022, which was after the planning permission had expired on 11th September 2021, thus failing the statutory requirement to apply before the end of the appropriate period.
  • The proposal does not meet the specific criteria for further extensions under Section 42B of the Act, as the current application expired outside the relevant period considered for Covid-related legislative extensions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoned EnterpriseC6

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an extension of duration for planning permissions 11/174 and 16/39, which authorized the construction of two car showrooms and ancillary facilities at Butlerstown North, Cork Road, Co. Waterford. Waterford City and County Council refused the request primarily because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were undertaken during the life of the permission. Furthermore, the application was deemed invalid as it was lodged after the statutory expiry date o...
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