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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION NA190113 - a change of house type from that permitted under Reg: Ref: NA/190113 to a 1.5 storey dwelling, a detached garage, a domestic effluent treatment system, new site boundaries, revisions to the shared entrance and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to meet the statutory requirement under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as the works completed on-site were not considered to constitute 'substantial works' carried out during the appropriate period.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • While the development was confirmed to have commenced on 15th February 2024, the Planning Authority determined that the level of work completed does not constitute 'substantial works' as required by legislation.
  • The application does not comply with the mandatory criteria set out in Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2022 for extending the duration of a planning permission.
  • The reasons provided by the applicant for the lack of progress, including the technical nature of the project and the cost of materials, were not considered sufficient to override the failure to perform substantial works pursuant to the permission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a three-year extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. NA190113) concerning the construction of a 1.5-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated site works at Gillstown, Macetown, Navan, Co. Meath. Although a site inspection confirmed that development had commenced in February 2024, the Planning Authority refused the request because the progress made did not meet the legal threshold of 'substantial works' required under Section 42 of the Planning and Devel...
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