Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site prior to the expiration of the appropriate period, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 25th June 2026 confirmed that no building works had commenced on the subject site.
- The Planning Authority determined that substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by legislation.
- Under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the authority is precluded from extending the duration of a permission where the development has not commenced and substantial works have not been performed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application by Hollywood Development Limited sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 20/660) concerning the construction of three dwelling houses and associated site works at Mounthamilton, Carrickmacross Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Although the applicant sought an additional nine months to complete the project, the Planning Authority refused the request following a site inspection which revealed that no physical works had started. Consequently, the proposal failed to sa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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