26102

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION 211653 - the construction of a two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, a septic tank, sewage treatment and percolation system, paved access road with vehicular access to the Local Road L-5629, carparking, connection to the public water mains, paving, landscaping and ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development has not commenced, and current legislation under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) no longer allows for the extension of duration of a planning permission where works have not started.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development to which the permission relates was not commenced prior to the application for an extension of duration, failing the mandatory requirement of Section 42(1)(a)(i).
  • Legislative amendments effective from September 2021 removed the Planning Authority's power to grant extensions for non-commenced developments based on commercial or economic constraints.
  • As no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (211653) during its appropriate period, the application does not comply with the statutory requirements for an extension.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a three-year extension of duration for planning permission 211653, which authorized the construction of a two-storey dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Gernonstown, Slane, Co. Meath. The applicant stated that development had not yet commenced due to inflationary construction costs and financial constraints. Meath County Council refused the request because the development had not started; under current planning law, an extension can only be granted if the authority is sa...
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