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Extension of duration of Planning Ref. No. 16/777 - the development of a solar PV panel array with an export capacity of 7.8MW comprising approximately 30,100 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 12.10 hectares, 6 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
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet the statutory requirements for an extension of duration because the development had not commenced and no substantial works had been carried out on-site prior to the expiration of the original permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development has not commenced, as acknowledged by the applicant in the submitted application forms.
- No substantial works were carried out on the subject lands before the expiration of the appropriate period of the original planning permission (Ref. 16/777).
- Granting an extension would contravene the mandatory requirements of Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), specifically regarding the lack of commencement and substantial works.