The new properties will come at the cost of an existing dwelling.
12 new homes are on the way to Westmeath, but at the cost of an existing dwelling.
The local authority has granted planning permission for the housing development, which consists of six two-bed and six three-bed homes, at Devinish, Delvin Road, Mullingar.
As part of the plans, the developer has been given the green light to demolish an existing dwelling on the site of the new houses.
15 conditions were attached to the application's approval.
One of these comes from the Department of Housing, and advises the removal of trees and vegetation commence outside the breeding season of local roosting bats, from March 1st to August 31st.
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