Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because substantial works had not commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, as required by Section 41 1(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is precluded from granting an extension of duration under Section 41 1(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because works had not commenced on-site before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- The applicant's submission, which cited delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a proposed commencement date in February 2023, was deemed insufficient to meet the statutory requirements for an extension.
- The parent planning permission (ref 16/490 as amended by 17/323) was due to expire on 05/03/2022, and the lack of physical progress on-site meant the proposal did not accord with the provisions of the Act.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Colin Boyle, sought an extension of duration for planning permissions (ref 16/490 and 17/323) concerning the renovation and extension of a dwelling house at Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The 0.12-hectare site is located approximately 5km northeast of Portlaoise town centre. Laois County Council refused the extension because no works had commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the permission. Consequently, the Planning Authority determined it was legally precluded from gr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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