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1) Construct a single storey extension to the rear of my house. 2) Carry out all ancillary ground works associated with the proposed extension. 3) The existing ground floor area is 63.55 sq.m and the proposed extension will add a further 40 sq.m.. All of the above to be carried out at my house

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration was submitted prematurely and failed to demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out on the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application was submitted prematurely, contravening Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, which stipulates that such applications must not be made earlier than one year before the expiration of the appropriate period.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (Ref. 21/349) as required by Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
  • Due to the failure to meet statutory requirements regarding the timing of the application and the commencement of works, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought to extend the appropriate period of planning permission 21/349 for a 40 sq.m single-storey rear extension and ancillary groundworks at a residence on Barrack Street, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare. Kildare County Council refused the extension because the request was lodged prematurely (more than one year before the original permission's expiry) and because no substantial works had been carried out on the project, failing to meet the mandatory criteria set out in the Plann...
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