Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirement under Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that substantial works must have been carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that the development permitted under Planning Ref. No. 20/565 has not commenced on the subject site.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by legislation.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration because the mandatory criteria of Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) have not been met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 20/565) to construct a 1.5-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and associated site works at Daars South, Sallins, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant cited economic constraints and the unavailability of professional services as reasons for the delay, a site inspection on 9th September 2025 confirmed that no construction had taken place. The local authority refused the extension because the statutory...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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