Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as substantial works had not been carried out on the site prior to the application for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 15/12/2021 revealed that no physical construction works for the permitted dwelling had commenced, with the exception of basic site marking.
- The subject site was found to be currently utilized as a storage yard for wooden pallets and timber, which does not constitute substantial works toward the completion of the permitted residential development.
- The proposal does not comply with the mandatory legislative requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2001-2021, which necessitates that substantial works must be completed within the appropriate period for an extension to be granted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Laurence Ward, sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref: LB161066) to construct a storey-and-a-half dormer detached house and associated services at Old Road, Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in a highly sensitive Coastal Plains landscape character area. Meath County Council refused the application because, despite the applicant's claims of commencement, a site inspection confirmed that no substantial construction works had taken place an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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