Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as no development had commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no development works have been carried out to date and no substantial works were undertaken during the life of the original permission P16/993.
- The application fails to comply with Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which necessitates that development must have commenced and substantial works be completed for an extension to be granted.
- Current legislation no longer provides for an extension of duration where works have not commenced due to commercial, economic, or technical reasons beyond the applicant's control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for planning permission P16/993 to construct a dwelling house and waste water treatment system at Lakyle, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out before the expiration of the original permission. Under the amended Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the authority was not satisfied that the statuto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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