Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was submitted after the statutory deadline of 1st February 2026, as prescribed by Section 42(1A)(a)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, comprising a single dwelling house and associated works, has not yet commenced on-site as of the date of inspection.
- Under the legislative provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025, applications for extensions of duration for un-commenced residential developments were required to be submitted within a six-month window ending on 1st February 2026.
- As the application was not received by the Planning Authority until 20th March 2026, it fails to comply with the mandatory statutory timeframe, and the authority is precluded from granting the extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref. 2126, which authorized the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Townspark, Ardee, Co. Louth. A site inspection confirmed that no works had commenced in relation to the approved development. Under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025, a specific six-month window was established for applying for extensions for un-commenced residential projects; however, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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