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EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION AA160220 - The creation of a warehouse development comprising of an extension to the existing local distribution road with 2 vehicular access points serving the facility, the construction of the single structure subdivided into 2 units with a warehouse total gross floor area of 2930m2 and offices with 937m2 total gross floor area, provision of 38 No. car parking spaces, 20 No. bicycle spaces and loading/unloading area, and all ancillary and associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to comply with the amended Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021, as the development had not commenced and was not substantially complete at the time of the extension request.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development permitted under Pl. Ref. AA160220 has not yet commenced and is not substantially complete, failing to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 42(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2021.
  • The application is inconsistent with the legislative amendments regarding the extension of duration for planning permissions that came into effect on 09/09/2021.
  • The Planning Authority determined that further information would be required to conduct a proper Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening determination for the project in its entirety, including related concurrent applications.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WS POL 29WS POL 32Zoning E2Zoning E3

Decision Document Summary

Quarona Ltd. sought an extension of duration for a previously granted warehouse development (Pl. Ref. AA160220) at Block 2, City North Business Campus, Stamullen, Co. Meath. The site is located near the M1 Gormanston Interchange and is zoned for enterprise and warehousing. Meath County Council refused the extension because the development had not commenced or reached substantial completion, making it ineligible for an extension under the newly amended Section 42 of the Planning and Development A...
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