Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act, specifically regarding the commencement of development and the execution of substantial works.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the development authorized under the original permission (Ref. D17A/0858) had not yet commenced.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out pursuant to the permission prior to the application for extension.
- The application does not satisfy the mandatory legal criteria set out in Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) and Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act, as amended.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (D17A/0858) involving the demolition of an existing bungalow and garage at Sancta Maria, located to the rear of Rathdown Terrace on Sandyford Road, Dublin 16. The Planning Authority refused the request on the grounds that the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed on-site. As the project failed to meet the specific statutory thresholds required by the Planning and Development A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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