Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of the appropriate period was submitted prematurely, more than one year before the expiration of the original planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application for an extension of time was received on 16/10/24, whereas the original grant of permission (Pl.Ref.No. 21/213) does not expire until 23/1/27.
- Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 stipulates that such applications shall be made not earlier than one year before the expiration of the appropriate period (in this case, 23/1/26).
- Because the application was lodged earlier than the statutory one-year window, it does not comply with the 2001 Regulations and must be returned to the applicant.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application by Mr. and Mrs. Pat & Mary Codyre sought an extension of the appropriate period for a development in Mincloon, Rahoon, Galway, which includes the demolition of agricultural sheds and the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage. The Planning Authority determined that the request was submitted prematurely, as it was lodged on 16/10/24, well before the one-year window preceding the expiration date of 23/1/27. As the submission failed to comply with the timing requireme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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