A PROPOSED extension to Callington’s health centre would include spaces for 40 more cars as well as further consultation rooms.

Tamar Valley Health says that the current building on the Haye Road is well below capacity for the number of patients it serves.

The proposals submitted by agents MJ Medical include using part of an adjoining field to create a one-storey extension, although the idea of a two-storey extension is also being explored.

A SKETCH of the proposed extension at Callington Health Centre, with the new wings and new car park to be created at the rear of the existing building on an adjacent field
A SKETCH of the proposed extension at Callington Health Centre, with the new wings and new car park to be created at the rear of the existing building on an adjacent field (MJMedical)

The new wing of the health centre would enable the creation of ten new consultation and treatment rooms, as well as extra clinical space, admin and meeting rooms, and a staff kitchen.

A new staff and patient overflow car park would be built, and the access off Haye Road into the current car park reconfigured, with a new access route (exit only) created onto Frogwell Road.

Applicants are specifically seeking Highways advice before proceeding with the plans.

In the meantime, while the longer term plans are developed, a separate planning application for the extension of the existing dispensary has been made. More capacity in this regard is critically needed to serve the 11,000 patients registered at the practice, says Tamar Valley Health.