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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION RA170451 - the development will consist of demolition to existing one and a half storey dwelling and build replacement two storey dwelling, erect domestic garage and install proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area. To build horse stables comprising 8 no., boxes, feedstore, tackroom and storeroom, manure pit, effluent holding tank and mechanical horse walker also to erect splayed and recessed entrance to site and lose existing entrance

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to meet the mandatory statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning & Development Act 2000-2021, as the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development permitted under planning reference RA170451 has not commenced on-site prior to the application for an extension of duration.
  • No substantial works have been carried out on the subject site pursuant to the original permission as required by the Planning and Development Act.
  • The applicant's proposed completion date of early 2027 is considered an excessive timeframe and does not comply with the criteria for granting an extension under Section 42.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a five-year extension of duration for planning reference RA170451, which authorized the demolition of an existing cottage and the construction of a replacement dwelling, domestic garage, and horse stables at Arodstown, Summerhill, Co. Meath. The site is situated within the Central Lowlands landscape character area, noted for its high landscape value. Meath County Council refused the extension because the applicant failed to satisfy the requirements of Section 42(1) of the...
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