A planning appeal has been lodged against a mobile mast in Monivea village which has proven to be highly controversial.
Planning permission for the 34m monopole mast at the edge of Monivea Rugby Club was granted by the county council back in May.
The planned monopole mobile mast will carry telecommunications antennae, dishes, and associated equipment.
The location of the mast is at the far east edge of the club, with forestry to the north.
During the initial planning process with Galway County Council, there were 63 public submissions made concerning the project.
These raised multiple objections including the impact on the amenity of homes and businesses in the area, environmental impacts on local wildlife and the woodlands, the lack of a pre-planning consultation with the county council, and more.
Many of the objections also disputed the necessity of building a mobile mast in the village.
The application by Monivea Rugby Club stated that it had the support of 3, Eir, and Vodafone, which wished to expand their services.
It said that there are no existing mobile masts in or near Monivea Village, and that this development is needed to provide adequate indoor coverage.
Approval for the development has now been appealed to An Bord Pleanála, which is currently due to make a decision on the case by October of this year.
Three separate appeals have been lodged with the higher planning authority concerning this development.
