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material change of use of ground floor section in the North West corner of former St. Joseph's Secondary School to medical centre use, minor internal alterations, reroofing of lean-to roof section on North elevation with new velux type roof lights and all ancillary site works. Former St. Joseph's Secondary School is on the grounds of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Doon and this is on the NIAH(National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, Ref No. 21809006. The Convent building complex and curtilage is a candidate Protected Structure. Original Planning Ref. No. 21/349
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as the permitted development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that the development permitted under planning reference 21/349 has not commenced and no works relating to the change of use have been undertaken.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which require that development must have commenced and substantial works be carried out prior to the expiration of the appropriate period.
- As the statutory criteria for granting an extension of duration were not met, the Planning Authority is precluded from extending the permission.