Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced on-site, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection conducted on 14th July 2022 confirmed that no works have commenced on the subject site in relation to the original permission (Reg. Ref. 17/392).
- The applicants failed to provide evidence of substantial works being carried out, citing funding issues and inflationary pressures as the reason for the lack of progress.
- The proposal fails to comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(III) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that development must have commenced and substantial works be carried out for an extension to be granted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought a five-year extension of duration for a previously approved agricultural fodder shed (Reg. Ref. 17/392) located at Lipstown, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. While the application was submitted within the appropriate timeframe, a site inspection revealed that no construction works had commenced on the 0.46 Ha site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be granted if the planning authority is satisfied that the development has commenced an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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