Planners review mast application

An Bord Pleanála anticipate reaching a decision on the appeal by May 25.

An Bord Pleanála is considering a planning application by Eircom Ltd in relation to the eir Exchange at Barrack Lane, Granard, Co Longford.

Eircom applied to Longford County Council to erect a 20m high lattice telecommunications support structure together with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at the Eir Exchange in the town.

Last December the local authority refused permission for the telecommunications mast. The reason for refusal was on two grounds, the main one being that a telecommunication company had recently been approved for a mast in close proximity to the proposed development. However Eircom Ltd appealed this decision.

An Bord Pleanála anticipate reaching a decision on the appeal by May 25.