Major extension to Kildare hospital planned
Kildare Co Council studying proposals
UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane is seeking changes to planning permission granted by Kildare Co Council in 2024.
The 39-bed hospital on the Prosperous Road offers a variety of medical and surgical specialty care along with access to diagnostics and on-site physiotherapy.
The healthcare facility offers expertise in several specialties including orthopaedics, urology, endoscopy, paediatrics, and general surgery.
The 2024 extension was to accommodate two endoscopy procedure rooms, a recovery area and associated support accommodation at ground floor level.
A plant room is also planned at first floor level.
Modifications now being sought consist of demolition of existing toilets and office to the rear of building.
An enlarged footprint is proposed for the previously approved Endoscopy and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) extensions.
New rooflights are proposed to the rear of the building to existing offices and to Recovery areas.
New rooflights are also proposed to the front of the building, where an existing first floor store room is being converted to provide office accommodation.
Permission is also sought for new electrical substation and a generator enclosure with fuel store.