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)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The plans and particulars submitted by the applicant explicitly state that development works on the site have not yet commenced.
- The application fails to comply with the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement of works.
- As the statutory requirements for an extension of duration were not met, the planning authority is legally required to refuse the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission D15A/0560, which proposed the demolition of a two-storey office/storage building on a 2.13-hectare site at Blackthorn Avenue in the Sandyford Business Estate. The site is situated in a prominent commercial context, bounded by several office parks including Sandyford Office Park and Leopardstown Office Park. The local authority refused the extension because the applicant confirmed that no works had commenced on-site, meaning...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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