Planning precedent report

Planning permission for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels comprising an array of 498.82msq on the roofs of three buildings at The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh - St. Michael's Hall, the Recovery unit and the Operating Theatres and all associated works.

Single storey extension, 156 sq.m at ground floor providing staff changing facilities, public waiting area and new link corridor from the radiology department to the physiotherapy department, and new plant access route at roof level.

Permission for two number above ground static Firefighting water storage tanks and associated site works all on the campus of the hospital.

Permission for the demolition of the existing entrance conservatory and the construction of a main entrance lobby incorporating a waiting area and external portico and all associated works at ground floor level.

Single storey extension to the front, the single storey in-fill of two

The development will consist of the retention of existing one-storey modular construction building with 118sqm floor space which currently accommodates open-plan offices with 1 no. enclosed office, 2 nos WC services and an external protected access to the existing main building (retention permission); and permission for the provision of an additional first floor in modular construction with 118sqm floor space to accommodate changing rooms and lockers and 2 nos. WC services and 2 nos. external metal stairs to the first floor. AI received 16/08/21