21603
EXTENSION OF DURATION for planning application for 16/7086 for the development will consist of the demolition of existing sheds, boundary walls,disused septic tank, flat roof entrance to existing dwelling and the construction of 2 no two-storey dwelling units with associated gardens, garden sheds, parking, the construction of a new front entrance , first floor bedroom extension and rear utility and toilet extension to existing dwelling, new fuel shed and covered archway together with all associated site works and landscaping
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application for an extension of duration was refused because the development had not commenced on-site, failing to meet the mandatory legislative requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development has not commenced on-site, a fact confirmed by both the applicant's submission and a site inspection by the Planning Authority.
- The application fails to satisfy the statutory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as no substantial works were carried out during the initial permission period.
- The proposal does not qualify for an extension under the Covid-19 related provisions of Section 42B because the development had not been initiated prior to the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a two-to-three-year extension of duration for a previously permitted development (16/7086) involving the construction of two dwellings and various site works at Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The applicant cited funding issues and the Covid-19 pandemic as reasons for the delay. Westmeath County Council refused the extension because a site inspection and the application itself confirmed that no works had commenced on-site. Consequently, the proposal failed to meet the le...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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