Core Refusal Reason
The application for Extension of Duration was submitted prematurely (more than 12 months before the expiry of the original permission) and no development had commenced on site to satisfy statutory requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No development has commenced on the subject site, and no substantial works have been carried out pursuant to the original permission (PL20/298).
- The application fails to meet the mandatory provisions and detailed requirements of Section 42(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- The application is premature as it was submitted more than 12 months prior to the expiry of the current permission (04th May 2026), whereas statutory requirements dictate such applications must be made within the final year of the permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an Extension of Duration for a previously granted permission (PL20/298) for a five-bay dry agricultural storage shed and ancillary works at Kilcourcey, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development had not yet commenced and no substantial works were performed. Furthermore, the application was deemed invalid for consideration at this time because it was lodged more than 12 months before the existing permission's expiry da...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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