The appeal contains numerous concerns from locals over the effect the development could have on local wildlife.

Westmeath County planners are due to make a decision on the development in December.

The Technological University of the Shannon had sought planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.

Willow Park FC in Athlone are looking to construct a new carpark on their premises.

A decision on all the proposed developments is due in November.

The authority argued that the development's location endangers public safety due to the movement of the extra traffic that would accompany the completed project.

Westmeath County planners granted planning permission with 8 conditions attached.

The highest day and night readings were recorded at Cloghanboy close, at 75 decibels and 65 decibels respectively.