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.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The documentation submitted by the applicant explicitly states 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).
- An extension of duration cannot be legally granted 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 permitted development involving the construction of two units at The Orchard, Cherrywood Road, Loughlinstown. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the applicant confirmed that development had not yet commenced. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, specific commencement and progress thresholds must be met to qualify for an extension of duration, and as no works had taken place, the proposal failed to meet th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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