SD17A/0039/EP
A new vehicular entrance and boundary fence to new display surface car parking, on 0.15ha of vacant land, located west of the existing car parking including a 6m high internally illuminated signage totem and tensile fabric canopy structures. Extension of existing workshop by 208sq.m located to the north of Block B and extension of 106sq.m for new vehicle preparation to the north of Block B and internal alterations including a trade parts counter and a new double door on the west elevation of the showroom building, known as Block B, a two storey extension matching the existing height of Block C of 692sq.m to the north of the servicing area of the building known as Block C for vehicle servicing and waiting facilities and an external canopy structure of 200sq.m to the east elevation of the existing parts building known as Block A on an overall site of 2.257ha.
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the commencement and completion of substantial works.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to 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 provided to demonstrate that development works have commenced on the site in accordance with the original grant of permission.
- The Planning Authority is precluded from granting an extension as the legal requirement for substantial works to have been carried out has not been met.