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EXTENSION OF DURATION of Planning Reg. No. 17/36; to erect fully serviced dormer style dwelling house with attached domestic garage, connection to watermain, foul and surface water sewers and all ancillary site works. This site is on the grounds of Ballyconnell House (Previous Reg. 03/817 and 08/1010 also relate). Ballyconnell House is a Protected Structure

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration was refused because no substantial works had commenced on the site prior to the expiration of the original planning permission, failing to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development to which the permission relates was not commenced before the expiration of the appropriate period, and no substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission during that period.
  • The applicant is unable to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a)(i)(I) and (II) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), which requires substantial works to be completed prior to an extension application.
  • The planner noted that no works have commenced on-site and the applicant's projected commencement date of March 2023 falls well after the original permission's expiry date of March 23, 2022.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning permission (Ref. 17/36) to construct a dormer-style dwelling at Plot 41, Castleforde Residential Development, Ballyconnell. The proposal was refused by Cavan County Council because the applicant failed to satisfy the legislative criteria under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021. Specifically, the assessment confirmed that no physical works had been carried out on the site before the original permission e...
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