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The development will consist of:- • Construction of a 3-storey extension to the nursing home in the form of a new western wing creating a U-shaped building set around an amenity courtyard. The extension will accommodate 11 no. bedrooms per floor (33 no. bedrooms) and 1 dayroom per floor. • Loss of 6 no. existing bedrooms to facilitate access to the extension, resulting in a net addition of 27 no. bedrooms (including 3 no. double bedrooms). • Relocation of windows to 3 no. existing bedrooms to west elevation. • The overall extended nursing home will accommodate 82 bedrooms and 86 bedspaces. • The development includes all ancillary site works and services. • Note: A joint planning application is being submitted to Kilkenny County Council and Waterford City & County Council.