Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on site, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 30/06/2026 confirmed that development works have not yet commenced on the subject site.
- As no works have taken place, the development cannot be considered 'substantially complete', which is a necessary criterion for granting an extension of duration under the current legislation.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory provisions of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the extension of the appropriate period of a planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref 22/114, which originally authorized the construction of a single-storey dwelling on a 0.46ha site at Slatt Lower, Wolfhill, Co. Laois. The site is situated in an un-zoned 'stronger rural area'. The Planning Authority refused the request following a site inspection which revealed that no physical works had started. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be granted if substantial ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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