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 application was submitted on 13th February 2026, which is outside the mandatory six-month window following the commencement of Section 28 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025 on 1st August 2025.
- Under Section 42(1A)(a)(ii) of the Act, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from extending the appropriate period if the application is not received within the specified statutory timeframe.
- Despite the applicant's personal circumstances and the fact that the development is for a single house, the procedural failure to meet the legislative deadline for submission necessitates a refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a three-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 21/1083) for a new dwelling house and associated site works at 15 Village Green, Blackrock, Co. Louth. The development had not yet commenced, with the applicants citing unforeseen personal circumstances for the delay. However, Louth County Council refused the extension because the application was lodged on 13th February 2026, missing the strict statutory deadline of 1st February 2026 (six months ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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