Core Refusal Reason
The extension of duration was refused because the development has not commenced and legislative changes have removed the provision for extending permissions where substantial works have not been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development permitted under planning reference 16/747 has not commenced, meaning the statutory requirement for substantial works to have been carried out has not been met.
- Legislative amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2000 have deleted the provision that previously allowed for extensions of duration for un-commenced developments.
- Under the updated legislation, considerations of an economic nature beyond the control of the applicant are no longer a valid basis for granting an extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 16/747) involving the demolition of a two-storey rear extension and the construction of a new single-storey extension at 7 Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that no development had taken place on-site. Due to recent amendments to Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the planning authority no longer has the power to extend the duration of a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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