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Extension of Duration on 19/806, Permission for a vehicle dismantling facility comprising of a single storey building (SFA - 905.95m2 & ridge height of 9.35m), external storage area for decontaminated and dismantled vehicles & parts, external service yard, retaining wall to part of north boundary, landscaping and associated site development works. **Significant Further Information received on 02/04/2020 to allow for remediation of the existing dismantling facility and removal of all associated external storage**

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Planning Authority was not satisfied that substantial works had been carried out on the site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission's appropriate period.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The works undertaken on-site, limited to a section of retaining wall and an attenuation tank base, do not constitute 'substantial works' as defined under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • The primary elements of the permitted development, including the 905sqm dismantling building, site entrance, and drainage infrastructure, have not been commenced.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would be completed within a reasonable timeframe, noting that the limited works only commenced in the final five weeks of the appropriate period.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an Extension of Duration (EOD) for a permitted vehicle dismantling facility and associated site works at Collon Business Park, Co. Louth. Following a site inspection, the Planning Authority determined that the minimal works completed did not meet the statutory requirement for 'substantial works' to have been carried out before the expiry of the original permission (Ref. 19/806). Due to the lack of significant progress and the fact that works only began shortly before the ...
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