Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out during the original permission period as required by legislation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application does not meet the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
- There is no evidence that substantial works were completed pursuant to the original permission prior to the application for an extension.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting an extension of duration where the statutory requirements regarding the commencement and progress of works are not satisfied.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (D20A/0224) involving the demolition of a south-eastern structure at 4 Castle Close, Dalkey. The request was refused by the local authority because the applicant failed to prove that substantial works had been performed during the initial life of the permission. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension cannot be granted if the development has not significantly progressed, leading t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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