Core Refusal Reason
The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the original permission, failing to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development failed to commence before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be extended, as required under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the original permission (18/629) during the appropriate period, failing to satisfy the requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III).
- The applicant failed to provide the information required under Article 42(ff) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 regarding Environmental Impact Assessment screening, rendering the application non-compliant with Section 42(1)(b) and (c) of the Act.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WCCC Development Plan 2022-2028Zoned General Business [GB]Zoned Existing Residential [RS]Wetlands Consultation Area: 304 - DUNGARVAN TOWN PONDS
Decision Document Summary
This application sought an Extension of Duration for planning file 18/629, which permitted the construction of a two-storey office building and associated site works at Fair Lane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in an area zoned for General Business and Existing Residential use and is adjacent to the Dungarvan Town Ponds wetlands. The Planning Authority refused the extension because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been undertaken, meaning the proposa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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