Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as the development had not commenced and would not commence prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection confirmed that the development granted under Reg. Ref. 17/367 has not commenced.
- The applicant explicitly stated in the application that works would not have commencement on the development before the expiry of the permission.
- The proposal does not satisfy the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires that development must have commenced before an extension of duration can be considered.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Joseph Smyth sought an extension of duration for a previously approved five-bay slatted shed and associated agricultural works at Lavagh, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan (Reg. Ref. 17/367). The Planning Authority refused the application because the development had not yet commenced on-site. Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, an extension can only be granted if the authority is satisfied that the development commenced before the expiration of the permission; as the applicant confirme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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