Next steps

  1. Engagement closes (September 2026)
  2. Feedback is analysed independently
  3. A report is published
  4. Plans are refined
  5. Further approvals are sought

Delivery timescales

The timetable for the new hospital will depend on:

  • Planning approval
  • Funding
  • National NHS programme timelines

The aim is to replace unsafe buildings before 2035.