Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirement for 'substantial works' to have been completed under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria 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 were carried out toward the completion of the development during the original life of the planning permission.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration where the legislative requirements regarding the progress of works are not met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted two-storey semi-detached dwelling adjoining an existing family home at 34 Woodford Lawn, Dublin 22. The local authority refused the request on the grounds that the applicant failed to comply with the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Specifically, the authority determined that 'substantial works' had not been performed during the initial permission period, which is a prerequisite for the Planning Authority ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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