Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as no substantial works had been carried out on the site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No substantial works have been carried out on the site prior to the application for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
- The applicant's own submission indicates that development was not foreseen to commence until June 2022, which is after the expiration date of the original permission.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory requirements of subsections (1)(a)(i)(I) and (1)(a)(i)(III) of Section 42 of the Act, which require substantial works to have been completed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 16/484) to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated services at Mullaghmore, Co. Cavan. While the applicant cited economic difficulties and COVID-19 related delays as the reason for the extension request, the Planning Authority refused the application. The refusal was based on legislative changes introduced in September 2021 which require substantial works to be completed o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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