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Derriford hospital planning revamp

Sunday, 28 September 2025 09:25

By Alison Stephenson, local democracy reporter

Derriford Hospital (Courtesy: Google Maps)

New air handling units sought

Derriford Hospital is seeking to revamp two of its examination rooms for cardiovascular patients as part of a planning application for upgrades.

It wants to refurbish two ‘cath labs’ within the hospital, which contain diagnostic imaging equipment where doctors perform minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat a wide range of cardiovascular issues and ancillary spaces.

Plans also include the installation of a new plant deck with two air handling units on the level 7 roof, adjacent to the endoscopy department.

Air handling units circulate, filter, heat, cool and humidify air to maintain strict hygiene, infection control and patient comfort.

Full details can be found here:

https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T2BJZWMMKTB00&activeTab=summary

Other planning applications submitted to Plymouth City Council this week are:

Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4m, has a maximum height of 3.34m and has an eaves height of 3.06m, 160 Elburton Road Plymouth PL9 8HZ

https://planning.plymouth.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T2SDLDMML1M00&activeTab=summary
 

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