Permission had been granted by Monaghan County Council but was appealed by local landowners.

The plan had been appealed by Tydavnet Tidy Towns.

It ruled that the multi-operator monopole and antennas wouldn't impact on visual or residential amenities.

The development was given the go-ahead last month.

A decision is expected in December.

An Bord Pleanála has approved the plans, subject to major revision.

The hotel has been on the derelict buildings register for over a decade.

The Council granted planning permission last month.