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Extension of Permission for Planning Ref. No. 19/437: extensions to existing school with resource/multi sensory room, staff room, new class room and relocation of portocabin and all associated site works. A new pre school building, playground, carparking, access road, vehicle entrance, treatment plant, and all associated site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because substantial works on a fundamental component of the original permission—specifically the pre-school building and associated infrastructure—had not been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application does not satisfy Section 42(1)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as substantial works were not carried out pursuant to the original permission (Ref. 19/437).
- While extensions to the existing school building have been completed, the detached pre-school building is considered a fundamental element of the proposal and has not been commenced.
- Key associated site works, including the access road, car parking, and treatment plant, remain unbuilt, meaning the development does not meet the legislative threshold for an extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. 19/437) at Knockainey National School, Co. Limerick, which comprised school extensions and a new detached pre-school facility. Upon inspection, it was found that while the school extensions were finished, the pre-school and its critical infrastructure—including the car park and treatment plant—had not been started. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that 'substantial works' had n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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