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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF19/72 - Permission for the change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to a unit for the provision of medical/health services, extension of floor area at first floor level also for the provision of medical/health services, minor elevational amendments on the northern & eastern elevations to include new windows & altered signage and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority confirmed through site inspection and the applicant's own admission that development works had not commenced before the permission expired on 22nd April 2024.
  • No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during its appropriate period, which is a statutory requirement for an extension under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • As the legal criteria regarding commencement and substantial completion of works were not satisfied, the Planning Authority is statutorily precluded from extending the duration of the permission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: 19/72) concerning the change of use of a retail unit to medical/health services, including a floor area extension and elevational amendments at No. 7 The Fairways Centre, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the request because the development had not commenced on-site before the original expiry date of 22nd April 2024. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension ca...
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