Core Refusal Reason
The development failed to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as the works had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out on-site during the appropriate period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority confirmed through both the applicant's supporting statement and a site inspection that the permitted development has not yet commenced.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (Ref. 19/7218) during the appropriate period sought to be extended.
- The application does not accord with the legislative requirements of Section 42 or Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which are necessary to allow a further extension of duration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission Ref. 19/7218, which authorized the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new two-storey replacement at Birch Quay, Ballykeeran, Athlone. The site is situated in a sensitive location on the shoreline of Lough Ree, within a High Amenity Area and adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protected Area (SPA). Westmeath County Council refused the extension because the developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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