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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 16767: Permission for development to consist of the demolition of existing extension and construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling together with all associated alterations to dwelling, new proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter area, together with new soakaway and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced prior to the expiration of the original permission, and legislative amendments to Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 no longer permit extensions of duration for un-commenced developments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 24th February 2022 confirmed that no construction works had commenced on the site before the original permission (Ref: 16/767) expired on 19th February 2022.
- The application for an extension of duration was lodged on 11th March 2022, which was after the expiration date of the appropriate period for the original permission.
- Following amendments to Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 effective from September 2021, the Planning Authority no longer has the statutory power to extend the lifetime of a permission where substantial works have not been carried out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought an 18-month extension of duration for a development at Townley Hall, Slane Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, which consisted of the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a new single-storey extension with an associated wastewater treatment system. Louth County Council refused the application because the development had not commenced before the original permission (Ref: 16/767) expired. Under the amended Planning and Development Act 2000, extensions can no lon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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