Plans approved for major extension to nursing home in Offaly

Plans have been approved for a major extension to a nursing home in Offaly.

Oakdale Nursing Home in Kilmalogue, Gracefield has been granted permission from Offaly County Council to build a two storey extension comprising 49 en suite single bedrooms. The extension will also include recreational spaces and staff facilities. 

Permission was also granted to demolish an existing canopy at the front entrance which will be replaced by a new lobby.

Also included in the plans is the provision of solar panels on the roof of the extension and the demolition of an existing unhabitable dwelling house, existing storage buildings and some boundary walls. 

It will also see the construction of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance and to extend the car park. 

Offaly County Council granted permission with 12 conditions attached. Most of the conditions pertain to the construction of the extension as well as landscaping. 

A Development Contribution of €45,207 is payable to Offaly County Council before construction begins.