Retention of single-storey house with new wastewater treatment system

Thomas Feeney has secured conditional approval from Mayo County Council to retain a single‑storey dwelling at Graffamore, near Castlebar, and to install a new wastewater treatment system on the site. The application, submitted under reference 2660347, was received by the council on 2 May 2026 and was decided on 25 June 2026, just one day before the originally scheduled decision date of 26 June.

The planning permission covers two main elements. First, it allows the retention of the existing single‑storey house on amended site boundaries that were previously approved under planning reference P79/2124. Second, it grants permission to install a new wastewater treatment system together with all associated and ancillary works, both above and below ground, at Graffamore in Islandeady, Castlebar (postcode F23NR37). The decision is conditional, meaning the applicant must comply with any conditions set by the council before full implementation can proceed.

The site lies within the Castlebar area of County Mayo, a region where local planning authorities are increasingly scrutinising developments that involve changes to existing structures and infrastructure. By retaining the house rather than demolishing it, Feeney’s proposal aligns with broader trends in sustainable development, preserving built heritage while upgrading essential services such as wastewater treatment.

The council’s decision reflects its commitment to balancing individual property rights with community needs for modern utilities. While the approval is now in place, Feeney will need to meet any stipulated conditions and complete the necessary site works before the new system can become operational.

For full details of the planning application and the council’s decision, see the Mayo County Council planning file (Reference 2660347).

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