Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) as development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the request for an extension of duration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant explicitly stated in the application documentation that the development had not yet commenced.
- A site inspection carried out by the planning authority on 19/11/2021 confirmed that no substantial works had been undertaken on the subject lands.
- The proposal does not satisfy the mandatory legislative criteria under Section 42(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021 required to grant an extension of duration of the original permission (AA161153).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought an extension of duration for a previously granted permission (AA161153) for a dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Giltown, Garlow Cross, Navan, Co. Meath. The subject site is a vacant greenfield site in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been completed, thereby failing to meet the legal requirements for an extens...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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