PLANS for a new “Energy Centre” building at Llandudno General Hospital have been approved, just months after being turned down.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board had originally lodged proposals to Conwy County Borough Council’s planning committee in April, with the application rejected in June.

However, fresh plans have been given the green light, and will see the construction of a new “Energy Centre” building.

The building will house two Generator Rooms, two LV Switch Rooms, two HV Switch Rooms, two HV Transformers and a SPEN Room to provide vital support the development of the existing hospital.

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An associated fully bunded fuel tank will be provided externally, leading to the creation of a new fuelling bay located along the existing access road.

Other external landscaping, external lighting, wayfinding and road markings to the fuelling bay are part of the plans, as well as a new rain garden and path to be created east of the existing carpark.

The plans were put on hold earlier this year after the council’s planning committee refused the application on the basis that it was not supported by a noise assessment, biodiversity enhancements, and a green infrastructure statement.

It was felt that noise levels caused by the works had the potential to cause a nuisance to nearby residents.

Llandudno Town Council, which had previously backed the plans, again recommended their approval.