New dwelling house with garage and waste treatment system refused

Shane Corcoran and Emma Staunton’s application to build a new dwelling house with a garage at Slinaunroe, Clogher, near Westport, was rejected by Mayo County Council on 29 April 2026. The proposal included a treatment unit and a percolation area for waste disposal, a feature that has drawn scrutiny from the council’s planning department. The council’s decision was issued after a review of the planning application, which had been submitted earlier in the year. Corcoran and Staunton had sought permission to construct a single‑storey house with a detached garage, and to install a waste treatment system that would manage domestic waste on the site. The council’s refusal means the developers will need to revise their plans or seek a different site if they wish to proceed. The decision was announced in a public meeting held at the council offices in Westport, where the applicants were given an opportunity to present their case. The council has not yet released a detailed statement explaining the grounds for the refusal. Residents of Clogher and the surrounding area have expressed concern over the potential impact on local traffic and environmental standards. For further details, see the Mayo County Council planning decision notice.

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