Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had been carried out on the site prior to the application, failing to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant explicitly stated that no works have been carried out on the site in relation to the original planning permission (Ref. 21/72).
- A site inspection conducted on 18th February 2026 confirmed that development had not commenced and the existing site conditions remain unchanged.
- Under Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the planning authority must be satisfied that substantial works were carried out to grant an extension, a condition which has not been met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 21/72) for a single-storey flat roof extension at 18 The Meadows, Clane, Co. Kildare. The site is a 0.03ha corner plot within an established residential development. The Planning Authority refused the request because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed, meaning the proposal failed to satisfy the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Irish planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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