Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that 'substantial works' had been carried out to justify an extension of duration and did not provide a required EIA screening report for the remaining development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- It is unclear whether the works carried out to date represent a substantial completion of the overall development, which is a prerequisite for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act.
- The applicant failed to submit a site layout plan and photographic evidence to clearly delineate the works completed on-site versus the works remaining to be carried out.
- An EIA screening report was not provided to determine if the remaining works require an Environmental Impact Assessment, a condition that would preclude the Planning Authority from granting an extension.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application for an extension of duration concerns a broiler unit development at Rathcahill West, Templeglantine, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. The proposal was refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that 'substantial works' had been completed on-site prior to the expiration of the original permission. Furthermore, the absence of an EIA screening report for the remaining works meant the Planning Authority could not satisfy legislative requirements for granting an exten...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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