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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION KA170674 - to alter the dimensions of 1 No. proposed pig house previously granted planning permission (Planning Ref. KA150797 & PL17.245907, and to relocate same within the existing landholding together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s)) and associated site works arising from the above proposed development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The extension of duration was refused because no development works had commenced on the site, failing to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application sought to extend the appropriate period of planning permission KA/170674 for a pig house development under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • Under the statutory requirements for such an extension, the planning authority must be satisfied that substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during the appropriate period.
  • The Planning Authority concluded that since no works have commenced on the site, an extension of duration cannot be granted in accordance with the legislation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed an extension of duration for planning permission KA/170674, which related to the alteration and relocation of a previously granted pig house and associated structures at Drakestown, Kells, Co. Meath. The subject site is situated on agricultural landholding in a rural area accessed via a narrow local road. Meath County Council refused the request for an extension because a site assessment confirmed that no development works had commenced, meaning the proposal failed to s...
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