The proposal was submitted last week, and is expected to be decided upon by the 18th of October.

Enterprise Rent A Car had submitted the application to Westmeath County Council.

The turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.

Management of the neighbouring SuperValu store argued that the expansion would intensify traffic in the shared car park, resulting in a shortage of parking spaces.

The proposed development will have a view of the Whitworth Aqueduct

Plans include the six 3 bed, two storey semi detached homes and eight two bed, two storey terraced dwellings.

Leitrim county planners will decide on the issue towards the end of September

The former Mohill Railway Station is a protected structure.