Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023 as the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that the development permitted under KA200067 has not commenced and no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the grant of permission.
- The application is not in accordance with Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023, which requires that development must have commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period to qualify for an extension.
- While the applicant cited family and financial reasons for the lack of progress, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the mandatory legislative criteria for extending the permission have been met.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an extension of duration for planning permission KA200067, which authorized the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and associated site works at Pitch Lane, Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned as 'strong rural' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. Meath County Council refused the extension because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been performed before the parent permission...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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