Planning conditional: The erection of a guyed wind monitoring mast, with instruments, 120 metres in height and all ancilla

A planning application submitted to Westmeath County Council on 17 April 2025 by Coolnagun Wind Farm DAC has been granted a conditional decision. The proposal concerns the erection of a guyed wind monitoring mast at Coolnagun Bog Clonava in the Coole area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The mast is to stand 120 metres tall and will carry a range of instruments and ancillary equipment required for wind farm assessment.

The council’s decision, recorded under reference 2560189, carries the code “CONDITIONAL” and was formally decided on 15 May 2026. The decision was due on 20 May 2026, and the applicant is required to comply with any conditions set by the council before the mast can be erected. The decision was issued by the planning authority of Westmeath County Council.

The site address listed in the application is Coolnagun Bog Clonava, Coole, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The mast will be used for monitoring wind conditions to support the development of the Coolnagun Wind Farm, a project that has attracted local interest. The council’s decision confirms that the mast will be installed in accordance with the planning conditions set out in the application.

Additional coverage from the Westmeath Examiner notes that further information for the Coolnagun Wind Farm plan was submitted and that permission for wind farm assessment equipment has been granted. These reports provide context for the planning decision but do not alter the factual details of the conditional approval.

Readers can consult the Westmeath County Council planning decision and the Westmeath Examiner coverage for further details.

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