Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because development had not commenced on the site prior to the application for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application for an extension of duration was made under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for a project where no works had yet commenced on site.
- Under the relevant legislation, including amendments introduced by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025, an extension of duration can only be granted if the development has already commenced.
- As the applicant confirmed that no works have been carried out, the proposal fails to satisfy the mandatory statutory requirements for extending the permission's appropriate period.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: PL21/220) regarding the installation of a sewerage system, polishing filter, and bored well to serve an existing dwelling at Ballintempan, Longford. Although the application was submitted before the original expiry date, the Planning Authority refused the request because no works had commenced on the site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended by the 2025 Act), commencement of developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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