211072

EXTENSION OF DURATION of Planning Ref 16/627 for works consisting of : 1) Construction of new sunroom of 15m2 to the front, south of the existing structure, and another sunroom of 16m2 to the rear, north of the existing structure. 2) A new 2 storey extension to the rear north of the existing building consisting of a utility room and shed on the ground floor, a hot-press and study on the first floor, and new stairs as shown in the proposed plans. 3) The removal of the existing roof floors, and construction of a new pitched roof with a ridge level 1.5m higher (building up existing walls as required) than the existing roof which incorporates new roof lights, solar panels and a chimney. 4) Relocation of existing and addition of new windows and doors to the existing elevations as per proposed plans and the removal of the existing porch on the buildings front elevation, including all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended.
  • Substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the permission during the original period of the grant, as required by Section 42(1)(a) of the Act.
  • The applicant failed to provide the information required under Article 42(ff) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), resulting in a failure to comply with Section 42(1)(b) and (c) of the Act.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoned Residential-Low [R3.5]Conservation Areas: Annestown (Streetscape of Distinctive Character)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought an extension of duration for planning permission Ref 16/627, which authorized a two-storey extension, sunrooms, and roof modifications at The Old School House, Annestown, Co. Waterford. The site is located on residential zoned lands within a conservation area. The local authority refused the extension because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed on-site before the original permission expired. Consequently, the proposal failed to satis...
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