Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had been carried out on the development during the original permission period, which is a mandatory statutory requirement under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant explicitly stated that the development has not yet commenced and substantial works have not been carried out.
- Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires the Planning Authority to be satisfied that substantial works were carried out during the original permission period to grant an extension.
- As the development has not commenced, the Planning Authority is not legally permitted to extend the life of the planning permission under the current legislative provisions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017Residential-Medium [R3.4]
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously granted planning permission (Ref: 16/801) for a single-storey extension to an existing dwelling at No. 25 Airfield Point, Coxtown East, Dunmore East. The original permission was due to expire in April 2022, and the applicant indicated a projected commencement date of September 2022. Waterford City and County Council refused the extension because the development had not yet started, meaning the statutory requirement for 'substantial wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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