Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had been carried out on the permitted development, failing to satisfy the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 05th June 2024 confirmed that the permitted development (Reg. Ref. 19/909) has not yet commenced.
- The application fails to comply with the requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(I) and (III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement of works.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration where substantial works have not been carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted infill urban dwelling at 2 The Stream, Main Street, Clane, Co. Kildare, located in the town centre near the Friary Ruins. The application was refused because a site inspection revealed that development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed. Consequently, the proposal did not meet the statutory criteria under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which requires evidence of substantial p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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