Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet the statutory requirement under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023, as no substantial works were carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023 requires that substantial works must have been carried out pursuant to the permission during its appropriate period to allow for an extension.
- The Planning Authority determined that the development permitted under Planning Reference TA/201943 has not yet commenced on-site.
- Due to the lack of commencement and substantial progress, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from extending the appropriate period of the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref: TA201943) for the construction of a storey and a half dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and new entrance at Donore, Longwood, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused the request because the applicant failed to satisfy the requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023. Specifically, as no works had commenced on the site during the original life of the permission, the authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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