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Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised heat pump installations and associated infrastructure.The Trust has engaged Vital Energi to carry out a comprehensive installation of new heat pump equipment which will reduce the Trust?s carbon emissions. The proposed project will replace this arrangement with a modern, efficient and future-ready low temperature hot water network designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and provide resilience for future decarbonisation opportunities.In summary, the proposed works comprise below which will be installed, on a permanent basis, built within boundary of the Hospital.1. New Energy Generation CompoundConstruction of a new Energy Generation Compound housing:? 2 No. 5MW high efficiency gas-fired LTHW boilers? 1 No. 11m high chimney and associated flue arrangements? Pressurisation systems? Expansion plant? Water treatment equipment? Associated mechanical services? Building management systems? Electrical infrastructure2. Distribution InfrastructureConstruction of:? New primary LTHW distribution network? Interconnecting pipework systems3. Heat Generation and Plant Infrastructure (5 No. decentralised Air Source Heat Pump systems)? Creche? Longhouse? Martindale House? Moston Lodge? EDTC & Postgraduate4. SubstationConstruction of a new Substation housing:? Transformer? LV Switchboard

The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

Awaiting decisionReference: 26/02179/FULCheshire West and Chester Council

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The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Full Application
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Application overview

Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised heat pump installations and associated infrastructure.The Trust has engaged Vital Energi to carry out a comprehensive installation of new heat pump equipment which will reduce the Trust?s carbon emissions. The proposed project will replace this arrangement with a modern, efficient and future-ready low temperature hot water network designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and provide resilience for future decarbonisation opportunities.In summary, the proposed works comprise below which will be installed, on a permanent basis, built within boundary of the Hospital.1. New Energy Generation CompoundConstruction of a new Energy Generation Compound housing:? 2 No. 5MW high efficiency gas-fired LTHW boilers? 1 No. 11m high chimney and associated flue arrangements? Pressurisation systems? Expansion plant? Water treatment equipment? Associated mechanical services? Building management systems? Electrical infrastructure2. Distribution InfrastructureConstruction of:? New primary LTHW distribution network? Interconnecting pipework systems3. Heat Generation and Plant Infrastructure (5 No. decentralised Air Source Heat Pump systems)? Creche? Longhouse? Martindale House? Moston Lodge? EDTC & Postgraduate4. SubstationConstruction of a new Substation housing:? Transformer? LV Switchboard

Proposal details

Reference
26/02179/FUL
Alternative references
PP-15075135
Ward
Upton
Parish
Bache
Agent
Project Co-ordinator Chun Kit Li

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Documents 54 of 54

DocumentPublishedAction
CONDITION ASSESSMENT - COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL HOSPITALDocument28 Aug 2026View
BNG METRIC - COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITALDocument28 Aug 2026View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF28 Aug 2026View
PROPOSED GENERATOR ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF28 Aug 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF28 Aug 2026View
GENERATOR PROPOSED SITE PLANDrawing · PDF28 Aug 2026View
GENERATOR EXISTING SITE PLANDrawing · PDF28 Aug 2026View
ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTDocument · PDF28 Aug 2026View
BNG DESIGN STAGE REPORTDocument · PDF28 Aug 2026View
APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF14 Jul 2026View
DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTDocument · PDF14 Jul 2026View
TREE SURVEYDocument · PDF14 Jul 2026View
NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENTDocument · PDF14 Jul 2026View
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTDocument · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT - ENERGY CENTREDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - EC MEZZANINEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GENERAL LAYOUT - EC ROOFDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATION S - EC (SHEET 1)Drawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - EC (SHEET 1)Drawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - CRECHEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLAN - CRECHEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - CRECHEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS - CRECHEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - CRECHEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLAN - ENERGY CENTREDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - ENERGY CENTREDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - EDTC POST GRADUATE HEAT PUMP COMPOUNDDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLAN - EDTC/POST GRADDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - EDTC/POSTGRADDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS - EDTCDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS - EDTCDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED MECHANICAL HOUSING ELEVATIONS - EDTCDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - LONGHOUSE HEATPUMP COMPOUNDDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLAN - LONGHOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - LONGHOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS - LONGHOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - LONGHOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - MARTINDALE HOUSE HEATPUMP COMPOUNDDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - MARTINDALE HOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - MARTINDALE HOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS - MARTINDALE HOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - MARTINDALE HOUSEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - MOSTON LODGEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLAN - MOSTYN LODGEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN - MOSTON LODGEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONS MOSTON LODGEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - MOSTON LODGEDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - SUBSTATION INTERNALDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - SUBSTATION ROOFDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - SUBSTATIONDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
NEW DISTRICT HEATING CONNECTIONSDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
GA - SITE WIDE LTHW PIPEWORK DISTRIBUTIONDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View

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