Manor Parade Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Brightlingsea is proposing to extend its clinic to a neighbouring property in Manor Park Drive.
If the plan is approved, they will convert the residential house at 8 Manor Park Drive into a commercial NHS dental practice.
The move comes at a time when there is nationwide problem with dentistry wait times and a lack of NHS dental practices across England.
The application said: “The practice currently provides NHS dental services to a large and growing patient base.
“Demand for NHS dental care locally has increased significantly, with limited availability of practices accepting new patients.
“As a result, our waiting list continues to grow, and appointment capacity is under sustained pressure.
“Our existing premises no longer provide sufficient clinical or waiting space to meet this level of demand safely and effectively.
“Without expansion, the practice’s ability to maintain access to NHS dental care for Brightlingsea and surroundings residents will be increasingly constrained.”
The plans include two new consulting rooms, a dentistry room, kitchen and bathroom.
If plans are approved, the expansion will bring long-term benefits to the area, the application said.
The plan said: “The expansion of the practice will bring improved access to NHS dental care, particularly for families, children, elderly patients, and vulnerable groups.
“Reduced pressure on neighbouring practices and local urgent care services and local employment opportunities, including clinical and support roles.
“It also provides a sustainable healthcare service embedded within the community.”
The Manor Parade Dental & Cosmetic Clinic was established in 2007 by Dr. Figaji, who has worked in Essex for over 15 years.
The consultation period ends on February 27, if no extension of time requests are approved.
For more information and to have your say search 26/00161/FUL on Tendring Council‘s planning portal.
Tendring Council will rule on this application.
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