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A multi-storey car park is set to be redeveloped into a major new primary healthcare centre in Ashbourne, Co Meath, following the granting of planning permission.
The development will involve the change of use of 1,508 sq m of car parking space on car parking levels within the multi-storey car park into a new two-storey healthcare facility. It was approved for Star Stone Property Investments Limited by Meath County Council on March 30.
The project proposed last April will include significant alterations to the existing structure, including removal of the car park roof, internal staircases, and sections of flooring to create a new internal courtyard space.
The new 1,325 sq m primary healthcare centre will include consultation rooms, offices, toilets and ancillary accommodation, along with rooftop plant equipment and a new pedestrian access point from the upper car park level.
A separate 53 sq m extension will also be constructed to provide a new entrance and fire escape, as well as internal circulation and stairs. New signage will be installed facing Killegland Street.
The wider development also includes changes to existing commercial space within the building, with 705 sq m of mezzanine floors to be used for offices and 505 sq m allocated to leisure and recreation use.
Additional works include changes to nearby road and footpath layouts, alterations to waste storage facilities, and the creation of a secure medical waste area.
Meanwhile a total of 98 existing car parking spaces will be reallocated to support the new healthcare, office and leisure uses.
The site includes Units 37 and 38 on Killegland Street, previously occupied by Eurogiant and New Look.
Funded by the Local Demoracy Reporting Scheme