Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The plans and particulars submitted with the application explicitly state that development works have not yet commenced on the site.
- The application fails to comply with the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) which governs the extension of duration for planning permissions.
- As the statutory requirements for an extension were not met regarding the commencement of works, the planning authority is required to refuse the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted two-storey rear extension at 2A Saint Columbanus' Road, Dublin 14. The Planning Authority refused the request on the grounds that no development had commenced on-site during the initial life of the permission. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of duration typically requires that substantial works have been carried out; since the applicant confirmed that works had not started, the pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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