Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because no development works had commenced and no substantial works were carried out during the original permission period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that no physical works had commenced on the development site prior to the expiration of the parent permission.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required by Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Act.
- Consequently, the application does not satisfy the mandatory legislative criteria for granting an extension of the appropriate period for the planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission TA/171240, which authorized the construction of a split-level dwelling, effluent treatment system, and site entrance at Ballinderrin, Enfield, Co. Meath. The site is currently in agricultural use with access via the Royal Canal towpath. Meath County Council refused the extension because a site inspection revealed that no development works had commenced and no substantial works had been carried out before the parent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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