Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) because development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out during the appropriate period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the original permission relates had not commenced prior to the expiration of the appropriate period, as corroborated by a site inspection.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period as required under Section 42(1)(a)(i)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
- The application does not comply with the mandatory legislative requirements for granting an extension of duration of planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a 2.5-year extension of duration for planning permission AA/180152, which authorized a new vehicular entrance, access road, and associated works at Gerrardstown, Garlow Cross, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the extension because a site visit confirmed that the development had not yet commenced and no substantial works had been performed. Consequently, the proposal failed to satisfy the statuto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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