211217

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 11/212 & EoD - 16/543: Permission for development consisting of (1) demolish existing agricultural shed, silage pit & manure pit & mass concrete wall (2) new agricultural shed for dry storage & concrete apron to front of shed & use existing laneway to join existing public road & all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an Extension of Duration was refused because the development had not commenced, no substantial works were carried out, and a further extension would exceed the statutory five-year limit for combined extensions under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority determined that the development had not commenced and no substantial works were carried out prior to the expiration of the previous extension period on 28th September 2021.
  • Under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the combined duration of two extensions of duration is legally restricted and cannot exceed five years.
  • The Planning Authority is precluded from granting a further extension as the proposal fails to meet the statutory criteria regarding commencement of works and exceeds the maximum allowable extension period.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an Extension of Duration for a development at Toberdoney, Dromin, Co. Louth, which involved the demolition of existing agricultural structures and the construction of a new agricultural shed for dry storage with associated site works. Louth County Council refused the request because the development had not commenced and no substantial works were completed before the expiration of the previous extension period. Additionally, the authority noted that a second extension woul...
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