Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because development had not commenced, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The documentation lodged by the applicant explicitly states that development works have not yet commenced on the site.
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria for an extension of duration as set out under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- An extension cannot be granted where the planning authority is not satisfied that substantial works were carried out during the life of the original permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref. D16A/0794, which proposed the restoration of original first-floor living accommodation at 38 Main Street, Blackrock, a Protected Structure. The Planning Authority refused the extension on the grounds that no development had commenced. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension typically requires that substantial works have been completed before the expiration of the permission, a condition ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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