Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because works had not commenced on site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application sought an extension of duration for Planning Permission Ref 16/581 at Ballycarroll, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
- In accordance with Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), an extension of the appropriate period cannot be granted if works have not commenced on site before the expiration of the permission.
- As no works had commenced on site prior to the expiration date, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting the requested extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Adrian & Amy Slevin applied for an extension of duration (Planning Ref: 21/900) for a development previously approved under Planning Permission 16/581 at Ballycarroll, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Laois County Council refused the application on February 22, 2022. The primary reason for refusal was the failure to meet mandatory statutory requirements; specifically, no works had commenced on the site before the original permission's appropriate period expired. Consequently, under Section 42 of the Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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