Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because no works had commenced on-site and no substantial works were carried out prior to the application for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No physical works have commenced on the site of the proposed development as of the date of the assessment.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) and (II) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which require that substantial works be carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
- Under the legislative amendments introduced in September 2021, the Planning Authority is precluded from granting an extension where no substantial works have been performed pursuant to the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Templeport GFC sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission (Reg. No. 17/55) relating to a two-storey extension to existing club rooms, turnstiles, and an 8m high wall ball area at Bawnboy, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. While the applicant cited economic reasons and ongoing fundraising as the cause for delay, the Planning Authority refused the request. The decision was based on the fact that no works had commenced on-site, meaning the applicant could not meet the statutory require...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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