Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was submitted prematurely, more than one year before the expiration of the original planning permission, which is contrary to statutory requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was submitted on 13th October 2022, which is more than one year prior to the expiration date of the original permission (11th November 2023).
- Under Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2006, an application to extend the duration of a permission cannot be made earlier than one year before the expiration of the appropriate period.
- The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting the extension as the application falls outside the mandatory statutory timeframe for such submissions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 17/724) involving the demolition of an existing store and the construction of a three-storey residential extension at St Anthonys, Trinity Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the application on procedural grounds because it was submitted prematurely. The application was lodged on 13th October 2022, which is more than one year before the original permission's expiry date of 11th November 2023, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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