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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION NA150069 - the development will consist of a single storey extension to rear and part side of existing house consisting of a lobby, kitchen/dining area, bathroom and bedroom, decommissioning of existing septic tank and installation of a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as the Planning Authority was not satisfied that substantial works had been carried out before the expiration of the original permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • A site inspection confirmed that development had not commenced in relation to the construction of the single-storey extension or any associated groundworks prior to the expiration of the original permission.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate supporting documentation, such as medical records, to substantiate claims regarding the delay in carrying out the development.
  • The proposal does not accord with Section 42(1)(a)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023, which requires that substantial works must be carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Landscape Character Type No. 5, Boyne Valley

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought a one-year extension of duration for a previously approved development (Ref: NA/150069) involving a single-storey extension and a new wastewater treatment system at Grange Bective, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a low-pressure zone within the Boyne Valley landscape. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that no substantial works had been undertaken on the extension or associated groundworks before the permission expired on April 19, 2025. ...
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