Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet statutory criteria for an extension of duration, specifically the lack of substantial works completed on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory requirements set out in Section 42 (1), (1A), and (1B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- There is no evidence that substantial works have been carried out on the development prior to the expiration of the original permission.
- The Planning Authority is legally unable to grant an extension of duration when the statutory criteria regarding the commencement and progress of works are not met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a permitted development consisting of a three-storey block of six apartments, one semi-detached house, and one detached house located at the rear of J. Collins Butchers on Main Street, Lucan. South Dublin County Council refused the extension because the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been performed on the site. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, such works are a prerequisite for extending the life of a plann...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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