Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, as the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out before the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the development had commenced or would commence before the expiration of the appropriate period for permission P16/987.
- A site inspection confirmed that no works had been carried out to date, meaning the requirement for substantial works to have been undertaken was not met.
- The application did not qualify for an extension under current legislation, as previous provisions allowing extensions for non-commenced developments due to commercial or economic reasons were repealed by 2021 Regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a three-year extension of the appropriate period for planning permission P16/987, concerning a dwelling house and associated site works at Toomullin, Doolin, Co. Clare. Clare County Council refused the request because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed prior to the expiry of the original permission. The decision was based on non-compliance with Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, noting that legislative cha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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