Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023, as development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site prior to the request for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that development authorized under the parent permission (File Ref: 211672) has not commenced and no substantial works have taken place on the subject site.
- The applicant failed to submit a commencement notice for the development or complete the necessary sections of the application form to outline circumstances justifying the extension.
- The proposal does not comply with the mandatory legislative criteria under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023 required to extend the appropriate period of a planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Shane O'Reilly applied for an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (File Ref: 211672) to construct a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Maperath, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA' and designated as a 'Low Development Pressure Area'. Meath County Council refused the extension because the development had not yet commenced and no substantial works had been performed on-site, meaning the application did not meet the le...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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