Westmeath County Council grants permission for wind energy development at Coolnagun Bog, Clonava Coole, Co. Westmeath

In context

There were 61 nationally in the past twelve months. Of the 85 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 15 May 2026. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Westmeath County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

The erection of a guyed wind monitoring mast, with instruments, 120 metres in height and all ancillary works necessary for its construction and maintenance, for a period of six years. The purpose of the proposed mast is to assess the suitability of the surrounding area for wind farm development. The application will include a Natura Impact Statement.