Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the mandatory legislative requirements for an extension of duration because development works had not commenced on-site and no substantial works were carried out during the appropriate period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that development works associated with the original permission (Ref 18/6218) have commenced on the site.
- No substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period, which is a prerequisite for an extension under the Planning and Development Act.
- The application does not accord with the legislative requirements of Section 42 or Section 42B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) regarding the extension of duration of a permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a three-year extension of duration for a previously granted permission (Ref 18/6218) to construct a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Curry, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. The site is located in a rural townland identified as a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' under the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The extension was refused because a site inspection confirmed that development had not yet commenced and no substantial w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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