Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1A) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because the development consists of domestic extensions rather than 'one or more houses' and the application was submitted after the mandatory six-month deadline.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject development relates to domestic extensions and does not fall within the scope of Section 42(1A), which specifically applies to development consisting of one or more houses.
- The application was submitted on 13th February 2026, which is outside the mandatory six-month window following the enactment of Section 28 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025 (deadline was 2nd February 2026).
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from extending the appropriate period as the application contravenes the legislative criteria set out in Section 42(1A)(a)(ii) and does not qualify under the relevant provisions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission ref. 21/172, which authorized a single-storey rear extension, a two-storey side extension, and a porch at 2 Sandy Grove Close, Blackrock, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the extension primarily because the proposed works are domestic extensions and do not constitute the development of 'one or more houses' required to qualify under Section 42(1A) of the Planning and Development Act. Additionally, the application was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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