Core Refusal Reason
The development failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42(1)(a)(iii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as no construction works had commenced on the site during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application for an extension of duration relates to a previously permitted single-storey side extension (Planning Ref. 19/1310) at 33 Oldtown Green, Naas.
- Section 42(1)(a)(iii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) mandates that the Planning Authority must be satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.
- Both the applicant's submission and a site inspection on 09/04/2025 confirmed that no development works have commenced on-site, legally precluding the Planning Authority from granting the extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for a single-storey side extension at 33 Oldtown Green, Naas, a semi-detached mock-Tudor dwelling situated on a corner site. While the application was submitted within the appropriate timeframe, it was refused because the permitted development had not yet commenced. Under Irish planning law, specifically Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of duration cannot be granted unless substantial works have been completed during t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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