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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 17/135 - Permission for the construction of 6 no. two storey terraced dwellings and the demolishing of an existing dwelling together with all ancillary and associated site development works. *SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED 08/12/2017 PROVIDES FOR REVISED SITE LAYOUT SHOWING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES TO THE N2.**

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as the project had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out before the expiration of the original permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application does not satisfy the criteria set out in Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for an Extension of the Appropriate Period.
  • The Planning Authority confirmed that the development permitted under Ref. 17/135 had not commenced prior to the expiration of the original planning period.
  • Due to the lack of substantial works carried out to date, the Planning Authority is legally 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. 17/135, which provided for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of six two-storey terraced houses at Ardee Street, Collon, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the request on the grounds that the development had not yet commenced. Under Irish planning law, an extension cannot be granted unless the Planning Authority is satisfied that substantial works were completed before the permission expir...
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