Westmeath County Council have given the go ahead for a substantial housing development in Athlone.
Mistledale Limited sought the construction of 67 homes at Hillquarter in Coosan comprising of four 4 bed two storey dwellings, 28 four bed two storey homes, 30 three bed houses and 5 two bed terraced dwellings.
Plans also included the upgrading of the existing public sewer, new waste water connections a new site entrance from the public road.
According to the application, the development would see internal roads, paths, paving and parking, along with bin stores, a public amenity space and street lighting.
The development was subject to a number of submissions from locals who objected the plans.
These issues included concerns over traffic levels, road safety and surface water drainage.
The plans were approved with 23 conditions attached, including the special contributions of over €70,000 euro and that all mitigation measures identified in the Natura Impact Statement be adhered to.
