SD18A/0302/EP

Demolition of existing utility room at side for subdivision of the site and construction of a two storey, four bedroom detached dwelling house with dormer at rear, to include alterations to existing front boundary on Ardeevin Avenue for creation of 1 additional vehicular access gate plus relocation of existing vehicular access gate. Proposals include for all associated site works, including drainage, hard landscaping and site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to meet statutory requirements for an extension of duration due to the lack of substantial works commenced on site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application fails to 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 site during the life of the original permission.
  • Legislative changes have removed the statutory basis for the Planning Authority to grant an extension where works have not significantly progressed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (SD18A/0302) involving the demolition of a utility room and the subdivision of a residential site at 37 Ardeevin Avenue, Lucan. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been completed. Under current planning legislation, the legal mechanism for extending a permission is no longer available if the development has not reached a significant st...
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