Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The particulars lodged with the application explicitly state that the development works have not yet commenced.
- The application fails to comply with the specific criteria set out under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
- Due to the lack of commencement, the planning authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration for the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously approved development at 4 Saint Helens Villas, Booterstown, which involved the demolition of a side garage and the construction of a first-floor extension. The local authority refused the extension because the applicant confirmed that no works had commenced on-site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, specific commencement and progress milestones must be met to qualify for an extension, and as these were not...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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