Alterations and Additions to Hospital, Signage and Demolition of Various Existing Structures (JRPP)

The proposed development involves the carrying out the following works:
1. demolition of various existing single storey structures, driveways and hardstand located within the area of the proposed hospital additions and minor internal demolition of the existing fitout within the main hospital building in order to provide for additional ward beds;
2. construction of a new single storey building at the northern end of the site to consolidate existing administrative offices and consulting suites already located within the hospital campus, incorporating ancillary facilities such as gym; diagnostic medical imaging; kiosk café providing light snacks pre-prepared off-site; staff and patient amenities; and provision of illuminated hospital identification signage (5m wide x 1.5m high) on the street front elevation of the new building;
3. internal alterations to the fit-out of the existing hospital to provide 18 additional general hospital and 8 mental health beds (i.e. total of 26 additional beds);
4. reconfigure car parking layout within Lot 1 DP 787109 for greater efficiency and to provide one additional disability space;
5. provision of new hospital set down/pick up and pedestrian areas fronting Vidler Avenue; and
6.site landscaping.