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Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 16/848 - a solar PV panel array with an export capacity of 10MW comprising approximately 38, 600 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 16.91 hectares, 7 No. single storey MV substations, 1 No. single storey DSO substation, 1 No. single storey customer substation, 1 No. single storey spares building, 1 No. communications pole, boundary security fencing, CCTV, associated electrical cabling and ducting, alteration to existing entrance to include access gates and all associated ancillary development works. Revised by Significant Further Information which includes submission of a Natura Impact Statement; submission of road safety audit, swept path analysis and visibility splay drawings; revised location of communications pole as shown on the revised Customer Building Drawing; Revised DSO and MV Building Drawings; Revised Site Layout drawings; Revised Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report, on land south of the L1015 road
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration as the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development to which the original permission (Ref. 16/848) relates has not commenced.
- No substantial works were carried out on the site before the expiration of the appropriate period of the permission.
- Granting an extension would contravene the mandatory requirements of sections 42(b)(v)(i) and 42(b)(v)(ii) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).