Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as no development had commenced on-site prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no development or substantial works had commenced on the subject site before the original planning permission expired on February 1st, 2026.
- The application fails to satisfy the mandatory criteria of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires evidence of commencement and substantial works.
- Due to the failure to meet these statutory requirements, the Planning Authority cannot legally grant an extension of duration for the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a three-year extension of duration for planning permission PL20/254, which involved extensions and boundary wall works at an existing bungalow in Rathmore, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. While the request was lodged before the permission's expiry, a local authority site visit on February 20th, 2026, established that no construction activity had taken place. The application was refused because it did not comply with Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which mandat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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