The plans would see the former Longford Creamery site turned into a major commercial development.

The new development would result in a major piece of energy infrastructure developed in the midlands.

Concerns have been raised about the lack of amenities or green spaces in the existing estate.

The Part 8 Planning Application was approved at the July meeting of Granard M.D.

The local authority recently purchased land from the OPW at the rear of the Garda station in the town.

Gardaí and the local authority have reported receiving several complaints about unsafe use of the devices across Longford.