Core Refusal Reason
The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because no development had commenced on-site, and current legislation no longer permits extensions for developments where substantial works have not been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no development has commenced on foot of the original planning permission (Ref. 17/32).
- Legislative amendments introduced by Section 28(1) of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 have removed the option to extend the duration of a permission where substantial works have not been carried out.
- The proposal is not considered to comply with the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for a development previously approved under planning reference 17/32, which included the demolition of an existing cottage and the construction of a new storey-and-a-half dwelling with a wastewater treatment system at Sonnagh Creggs, Co. Galway. While the applicant cited legal constraints and pandemic-related delays as reasons for the lack of progress, the Planning Authority determined that no works had commenced on-site. Due to changes in the Pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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