{"id":409313,"date":"2026-04-21T02:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T02:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/409313\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T02:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T02:54:24","slug":"ashbourne-car-park-to-be-transformed-into-new-healthcare-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/409313\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashbourne car park to be transformed into new healthcare hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stock image Photo: PA.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b5ee47ec-cb69-4485-9578-f6e3ea095300.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">Stock image Photo: PA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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. <\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Additional works include changes to nearby road and footpath layouts, alterations to waste storage facilities, and the creation of a secure medical waste area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Meanwhile a total of 98 existing car parking spaces will be reallocated to support the new healthcare, office and leisure uses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">The site includes Units 37 and 38 on Killegland Street, previously occupied by Eurogiant and New Look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Funded by the Local Demoracy Reporting Scheme <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stock image Photo: PA. 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