The case will be decided on by Longford County Council in September.

Lisnamult Community Enterprise had originally submitted a planning application but withdrew it last month.

The Museum would be the home of space education and exploration in Ireland with an interactive space museum and virtual reality space mission.

The plans were subject to significant local opposition with residents setting up a petition against the proposed tower signed by over 260 people.

Neoen Renewable's Ireland Limited had sought permission to construct a solar energy development across 87 hectares around Crookedwood in Westmeath.

The removal of an existing telecommunications rooftop support structure is also proposed.

St. Coman's Wood Primary School and Scoil Mhuire Strokestown are seeking approval from county planners to go ahead with the construction plans.

The former mill building dates back to the 1800s