Core Refusal Reason
The application to extend the duration of permission was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development permitted under 16/867 has not commenced on-site, as confirmed by a site visit and the absence of a commencement notice.
- Statutory requirements under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) require that development must have commenced and substantial works be carried out for an extension to be granted.
- As the development has not commenced and no substantial works have been performed, there is no legislative provision to allow for the extension of the appropriate period of the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought to extend the duration of planning permission (ref: 16/867) for the demolition of a storage shed and the construction of a single-storey apartment development comprising four one-bedroom units at the rear of 28 Dublin Road, Bray. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the development had not yet commenced, and the application form indicated a projected start date in 2026. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act, an extension cannot be granted wh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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