Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirement for 'substantial works' under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to satisfy the criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding the extension of duration of a permission.
- The Planning Authority determined that substantial works had not been carried out on the development prior to the expiration of the original permission.
- In the absence of demonstrated substantial works, the Planning Authority is legally unable to grant an extension of duration for the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted ground floor rear extension featuring a pitched roof and two 'Velux' rooflights at 57 Pairc Gleann Trasna, Tallaght. The Planning Authority refused the request on the grounds that the development did not meet the mandatory legislative threshold for progress. Specifically, it was concluded that substantial works had not been completed during the initial permission period, meaning the application failed to comply with Section...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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