The refurbishment and reconfiguring of the existing facility, which contains 63 beds…

the refurbishment and reconfiguring of the existing facility, which contains 63 beds spaces across 55 bedrooms, to create 54 improved bed spaces across 46 bedrooms within the existing ground floor accommodation & the demolition of 303 sqm of the facility to facilitate the construction of a L shaped single storey extension to the rear which will contain 32 new resident bedrooms, all of which will be single occupant. The proposed refurbished and extended facility, when completed, will contain a total of 86 bed spaces across 78 resident bedrooms. The existing building and new single storey extension will create a landscaped courtyard for residents. A total of 4,274 sq. m of communal outdoor space will be provided overall. The existing building has a floor area of 2411 sq. m of which 303sq. m. is proposed to be demolished to facilitate an extension which will add 1426 sq. m. to bring the total floor area of the completed development to 3534sq.m. The overall accommodation will include day rooms, dining areas, physiotherapy and nursing facilities as well as individual bedrooms. The existing access will remain. The proposal includes the provision of 34 parking spaces including disabled spaces with 24 staff and visitor cycle parking spaces and 2 motor cycle spaces provided, and a fire tender turning circle will be created. Permission is sought for all associated site development works, external plant rooms, landscaping, boundary treatments and other servicing works