Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out during the original permission period as required by legislation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission prior to its expiration.
- The application does not meet the mandatory statutory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
- The planning authority is legally unable to grant an extension of duration where the requirement for commencement and completion of substantial works has not been satisfied.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted two-storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling at 25 St. Fintans Villas, Deansgrange. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development had not sufficiently progressed. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be granted if substantial works were completed during the initial permission period; as this criterion was not met, the extension was denied....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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