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Section 42 on Planning Ref 15/1168. The house construction has been delayed for a number of reasons with the main being the Covid 19 Pandemic, difficulty in finding a builder (which the applicant now has) and finalising the finance through the banks which has become more difficult

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out, failing to meet the mandatory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • A site inspection confirmed that the proposed dwelling house development has not yet commenced.
  • No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (15/1168) prior to the application for an extension.
  • The application fails to meet the legislative requirements of Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding first-time extensions for uncommenced developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Jennifer Griffin, sought an extension of duration for a dormer bungalow and associated works at Windgates, Greystones Road, Bray (Ref: 15/1168). Wicklow County Council refused the application because a site inspection revealed that no construction work had started. As the development had not commenced and no substantial works were completed, the proposal did not satisfy the statutory criteria for an extension under Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which is int...
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