Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory criteria under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), specifically the requirement for substantial works to have been completed.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application does not satisfy the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for an extension of duration.
- There is no evidence that substantial works were carried out on the proposed rear extension during the initial period of the planning permission.
- The Planning Authority is legally unable to grant an extension of duration when the requirement for substantial commencement or completion of works has not been met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously permitted rear extension at 7 Turnpike Road, Ballymount, Dublin 22. The Planning Authority refused the request on July 25, 2022, on the grounds that the proposal failed to comply with Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Specifically, the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been undertaken during the original life of the permission, which is a necessary legal prerequisite for exten...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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