Navan primary health centre plans setback

PLANS for a new primary health care centre for Navan received a major blow this week with the refusal of planning permission for the project.

The proposals would have seen the largest primary medical centre in Ireland on a 62,000 square feet development, to house a diagnostic imaging clinic, consultant rooms, community care services and the North East Doctor on Call service.

There were also plans to provide accommodation for the TUSLA regional headquarters, a day surgery centre and a mental health day hospital.

A pharmacy, dental services and GP practice had also been expected to be part of the building, which would be located beside the hospital and Beaufort House community nursing unit.

The plans are now in disarray following the decision by Meath County Council to refuse permission to the developer, UHPC International Ltd.

A spokesperson for the company said they are “reviewing the report to understand Meath County Council’s decision to refuse the planning application.”

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