Single-storey house with private water well and wastewater treatment approved

Michael and Emer Scally have received planning permission to construct a single‑storey residence on Ranaranny in Charlestown, Co Mayo. The council’s decision includes approval for all site works and the necessary services. The development will feature an on‑site effluent treatment system and a soil polishing filter to manage wastewater, while a private well will provide the household with its own water supply. The planning documents confirm that the house will be built to meet the required environmental and safety standards, with the well and treatment facilities designed to minimise impact on the surrounding area. The approval allows the couple to proceed with the construction of the new home, which will be the first of its kind in the locality to incorporate such comprehensive on‑site water and wastewater solutions. The council’s decision reflects a growing emphasis on sustainable, self‑contained housing solutions in rural Mayo. For more details, see the Mayo County Council planning documents.

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