Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as works had not commenced and substantial works were not completed prior to the request.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was submitted after legislative amendments removed the statutory basis for extending permissions where development has not yet commenced.
- Evidence submitted indicates that no works permitted under the original application (SD19B/0317) have been initiated on-site.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(I) or (III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, precluding a grant of extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously approved single-storey extension to the front, side, and rear of a dwelling at 45 Dodsboro Road, Lucan. The Planning Authority refused the request because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out. Due to recent changes in the Planning and Development Act 2000, the authority is legally prohibited from extending a permission under these circumstances, as the statutory threshold for progress on-sit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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