SD18B/0318/EP

(1) New attic (second) floor extension with new pitched roof and alterations to existing roof line; (2) new window to front elevation at attic (second) floor level and new roof lights to side elevations; (3) all above with associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to meet the statutory requirement for substantial works under Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • The Planning Authority determined that substantial works had not been carried out on the development prior to the application for an extension.
  • The statutory conditions for granting an extension of duration of permission have not been met, necessitating a refusal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an extension of duration for a previously approved development at 2 Eden Avenue, Rathfarnham, which included a new attic floor extension and pitched roof alterations. The local authority refused the extension because the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been completed on-site during the original permission period. Under Irish planning law, specifically Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act, an extension cannot be granted if the development...
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