Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023 because no works had commenced on site and no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no physical works have commenced on the subject site to date.
- The applicant acknowledged in the submission that works had not started due to economic reasons, which does not satisfy the legislative criteria for an extension.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023, which mandates that substantial works must be carried out for an extension of duration to be permitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for a previously granted permission (Ref. TA201903 / NA201820) for the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater disposal system at Breemount Hill, Laracor, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' (Rural Area) under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Meath County Council refused the extension because a site inspection revealed that no works had commenced on-site, and the applicant fail...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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