Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 and 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because development works for the original permission (17/6056) had not commenced on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined through site inspection that development works associated with planning reference 17/6056 have not commenced on-site, and no substantial works have been carried out.
- The application does not accord with the legislative requirements of Section 42 or Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) which govern the granting of an extension of duration.
- While construction activity was noted on the site, it relates to a separate planning permission (Ref: 21/697) and cannot be used to satisfy the commencement requirements for the subject application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA applied for a five-year extension of duration for planning permission 17/6056, which granted permission for a clubhouse extension and sports hall at Manorfield, Kinnegad. The applicant cited commercial and economic considerations, including the Covid-19 pandemic, as reasons for the delay in commencement. However, the Planning Authority refused the request because a site inspection confirmed that no works related to this specific permission had started, meaning the applica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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