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Extension of Duration: Erection of 2 No. new 12m high lighting columns to the west of the existing hurling wall; Erection of 24 No. new (up to) 5m high lighting columns around the perimeter of the site; Erection of 3 No. new 21m high lighting columns to the south of the existing main pitches; Erection of 4 No. new 15.24m high lighting columns around the future junior pitch to the south of the site. All associated site development works as per Planning Ref: 19/733

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had commenced on the site during the original permission period, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant explicitly stated in the application form that development works have not yet commenced on the site, a fact which was confirmed by the planning officer during a site visit.
  • Under Section 42(1)(a)(iii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), a planning authority must be satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period to grant an extension.
  • As no substantial works were undertaken, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting the requested extension of duration for the development authorized under Planning Ref. 19/733.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought an extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 19/733) relating to the installation of various high-level lighting columns and associated site works at St. Mary's G.A.A. grounds on Green Lane, Leixlip. The subject site is an established sports facility located west of Leixlip town centre. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development had not yet commenced. According to Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension of durat...
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