Core Refusal Reason
The application for an Extension of Duration was submitted outside the mandatory six-month statutory timeframe required by Section 42(1A)(a)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was submitted on 16/02/2026, which is more than six months after Section 28 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025 came into operation on 01/08/2025.
- Statutory provisions under Section 42(1A)(a)(ii) require such applications to be submitted no later than 6 months after the commencement of the relevant section of the 2025 Amendment Act.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting the extension of duration as the proposal is non-compliant with the mandatory legislative timelines for submission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an Extension of Duration for the conversion of a haybarn into two 2-bedroom holiday apartments at Bond House, Derrymullen, Robertstown, Naas. The site is situated in a rural context near the Grand Canal and comprises an existing dwelling and a large barn. Kildare County Council refused the application on procedural grounds because it was lodged on 16/02/2026, failing to meet the six-month statutory deadline following the commencement of Section 28 of the Planning and Developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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