Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant's own documentation confirms that the permitted development works for the attic conversion have not yet commenced.
- The application fails to satisfy the specific legal criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the extension of planning permissions.
- An extension of duration cannot be granted in instances where no substantial works have been carried out prior to the application for extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission for an attic conversion at 34 Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the extension because the development had not yet commenced. Under Irish planning law, specifically Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of duration typically requires evidence that substantial works were carried out during the original life of the permission, which was not the case i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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