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EXTENSTION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION AA/170330 - the development will consist of a storey and a half style dwelling with detached stable block and domestic garage building, a domestic effluent treatment system and percolation area, a well, 1 no. hay barn, 1 no. slatted shed, 1 no. silage pit, 1 no. general agricultural shed, upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to shared domestic/agri entrance and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to meet the statutory requirement for 'substantial works' under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act, as the primary element of the permission (the dwelling house) had not commenced.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide necessary details regarding substantial works in the application form as required by section 8(a).
  • A site inspection confirmed that only the stable building has been constructed and is being inhabited, while the principal element of the permission, the dwelling house, has not commenced.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the quantum of development carried out does not constitute 'substantial works' as required for an extension of duration under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (AA/170330) for a dwelling house, stable block, and agricultural buildings at Collierstown, Tara, Co. Meath. Meath County Council refused the extension because the applicant did not demonstrate that substantial works had been carried out during the initial permission period. While a stable block was completed and is currently occupied by the applicant's family, the primary residential component of the project has no...
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