Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as works had not commenced and no substantial works had taken place prior to legislative changes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application does not satisfy the criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i) or Section 42(1B)(b)(v) of the Planning and Development Act.
- No substantial works have been carried out on the development to justify an extension of the permission's duration.
- Recent changes in planning legislation have removed the statutory basis for granting extensions where development has not significantly progressed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted single-storey extension and new canopy at Units 1 to 10 of the Ballyowen Castle Shopping Centre in Lucan. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been completed. Consequently, the application failed to meet the revised legal thresholds under the Planning and Development Act, leaving the authority with no statutory power to grant the ext...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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