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to extend the appropriate period of Planning Permission P19/782 the development will consist of; (A) construction of 20 residential units comprising of: 4 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom detached units; 2 no. 1 storey 3 bedroom detached units; 2 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom semi-detached units and 12 no. 2 storey 3 bedroom semi-detached units. (B) The proposed development also includes public realm landscaping including shared public open space and public lighting, (C) provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections ancillary to the residential development, (D) pedestrian access, vehicular access, new footpath and zebra pedestrian crossing from the Ballinruan Road, Crusheen, as well as all associated site development works and services. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
Core Refusal Reason
The application fails to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as the development has not commenced and no substantial works have been carried out.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that the development permitted under planning reference P19/782 has not commenced.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by legislation.
- There is currently no provision in the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) to extend the duration of a permission when development has not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period.