Planning application lodged for major expansion at MRH Mullingar

Planning permission is being sought for a major expansion at Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

The planning application lodged by the HSE includes details for the construction of a 1750 m2 two storey out-patients department (OPD) together with an adjacent plant room.

If given the green light by local planners, the OPD will consist of medical consulting rooms, admin offices, storerooms, toilets, staff facilities and ancillary accommodation.

The development is also set to include PV panels to the roof of the OPD.

The decision due date for the application is April 11.