Multi-million-pound plans to expand a hospital near Pwllheli are set to improve dementia and mental health provision for the county.

The application, submitted by Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, outlines plans for a new mental health outpatients and day unit at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl.

Planners gave the green light to the application last Thursday, which is for an extension of the hospital and a part refurbishment of existing areas.

The proposal also includes 11 new parking spaces for the community hospital.

The decision to approve these plans, without the need to go before a committee, comes just weeks after a new £675,000 ward was officially opened at the hospital.

A health board spokesperson said the expansion and part refurbishment is in the early stages of development, and the local community will be consulted about the proposals.

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