Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to comply with the amended Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021, as development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the request for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was assessed against the newly enacted amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021, which came into effect on 09/09/2021.
- The applicant explicitly stated that no works had commenced on the site due to economic downturn and difficulty securing funding.
- Under the revised legislative framework, the Planning Authority is not permitted to extend the duration of a permission where substantial works have not been carried out pursuant to the original grant.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought an extension of duration for planning permission RA170198, which granted a four-bedroom detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. The 0.22ha site is situated in a rural context approximately 1.8km southwest of Ratoath. Meath County Council refused the application because it did not meet the statutory requirements of the amended Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act; specifically, the applicant confirmed that de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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