Redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital moves a step closer
The Greater London Authority resolved this week to grant planning permission for the development of new housing in parts of the former Springfield Hospital site in Tooting.
Final approval will be granted upon completion of the scheme’s Section 106 Agreement, setting out the planning obligations in full. Following this, the development will unlock funding for the redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital in Kingston.
This decision is an important step forward in the development of 449 new homes within the new Springfield Village, with 50% affordable.
A spokesperson for South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust and Barratt London said:
This is an important milestone as we work together to convert derelict NHS estate into 449 new and affordable homes for Wandsworth. Once final approval is received, this housing development will become part of our vibrant new Springfield Village community. This includes a new 32-acre public park, shops, cafes, family play areas, sensory gardens and an amphitheatre, alongside Springfield Hospital.
As well as providing much-needed affordable housing, the planned development will support our local economy by providing hundreds of construction jobs, as well as a contribution in the region of £9m for new community projects through the Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 Obligations that have been secured.
This decision means so much to the NHS and our patients, carers and staff, as it unlocks vital funding to support the £110m redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital. Pending final approval and government sign-off, works will begin to replace ageing and unused hospital buildings with state-of-the art mental health facilities to support the 1.2m people served by South West London and St George’s.
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