Planning application · Laois County Council

carry out development which will consist of material alterations to the external envelope…

St Vincents Community Nursing Unit , Ballycullenbeg , Mountmellick Co. Laois

2560203 · LaoisIn Assessment
Reference
2560203
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
14 Apr 2025
Decided
5 Jun 2025
Status
In Assessment
Site area
3.726 ha

Proposed development

carry out development which will consist of material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 Bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. Alterations to the main entrance including reconfiguration of the curtain walling. Landscape amendments to the north main entrance including the reconfiguration of the north path, construction of a new external access stair, relocation of the service entrance gate together with new surface finishes to the existing piers to match the existing boundary wall. The addition of 13no bicycle stands. The omission of ten number windows in total to the north east and the north west elevation. The demolition of an existing shed and construction of a new Boiler House located at the south of the 50 Bed Unit, the demolition and removal of an existing chimney to the west of the existing boiler house, the demolition of an existing WC, ramp and blocking of existing external door to the south of the existing laundry building. The inclusion of PV panels on the roof. The relocation of the existing compactor and associated bins. The removal and replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing Nursing Unit and the construction of a new maintenance access road including alterations to the carparking layouts with reduction of seven number spaces including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works per Reg. Reference 20/208

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The council recorded a decision on 5 Jun 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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