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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION REF NO: RA/180228 - a three storey pitched roof mixed use building to the front of the site, consisting of a ground floor retail unit (100sqm) and two number 2-Bed duplex apartments on the upper floors. To the rear of the site there will be two number semi-detached two- storey houses (2 bed) with rear gardens, 8 parking spaces will be provided with the development. Site boundary walls, bin stores and all associated site and landscape works included. Total development floor area is 454sqm. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because the works carried out to date were deemed minor preparatory works and did not constitute 'substantial works' as required under Section 42(1)(c)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2022.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The works completed to date, including site clearance, erection of hoardings, and trial holes, are considered minor preparatory works rather than 'substantial works' required by legislation.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal accords with Section 42(1)(c)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2022, as no above-surface structural works have commenced.
  • Consequently, the criteria for granting an extension of the appropriate period for the planning permission (Ref. RA/180228) have not been met.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Davasi Construction Limited sought a three-year extension of duration for a previously permitted mixed-use development (Ref. RA/180228) on Main Street, Clonee, Co. Meath, which included retail units, apartments, and semi-detached houses. The subject site is an infill location situated within Seveso III buffer zones and flood risk areas. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the works undertaken to date—specifically site clearance and trial holes—were merely p...
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