Core Refusal Reason
The development had not commenced prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under the Planning and Development Act.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the original period of the grant as confirmed by site inspection.
- The application fails to accord with the legislative requirements of Section 42(1)(a) or Section 42B(1B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement and completion of works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: 16/6269) for a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension at 52 Gleann Petit Drive, Mullingar, a semi-detached dwelling. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the development had not commenced prior to the expiration of the original permission on 22nd February 2022. As the statutory criteria regarding the commencement of development and the performance of substantial...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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