Pre-planning application consultations launched

The Warneford hospital is the oldest in-patient unit in use across the NHS, and no longer meets the needs of a modern mental health hospital. We have ambitious plans to replace it with:

• a new mental health hospital, offering the best treatment, care, and therapeutic environment.
• a modern scientific facility for the world-leading brain research taking place at the University of Oxford, with additional space for biotech, pharmaceutical and start-up companies.
• a new post-graduate college for the University of Oxford focused on medical sciences, bio-engineering and related disciplines.

We are at the pre-planning phase and our consultation aims to gather valuable insights and feedback, on the proposed redevelopment of the Warneford Hospital site. It is an important part of our application process to invite participation from local stakeholders, community representatives, businesses, service providers, staff, patients and agencies with an interest in the future of this hospital and its surrounding site. We would like to work together with you, to explore relevant issues and guiding principles for the redevelopment.

A team led by Eric Parry Architects has been appointed to take forward and create a masterplan for this site. We are keen to work with you at this early stage to help identify key issues and explore appropriate solutions in a collaborative way.

We have arranged a series of drop-in exhibition sessions which will provide an opportunity to:

• Explore informative displays and visual material which will provide background context and considerations for future development
• Meet members of the project team and engage in discussions with subject matter specialists
• Share your thoughts, concerns and ideas for the future of Warneford Park

You are welcome to drop into any of the exhibition sessions on the following dates and times at the Day Centre, main entrance of the Warneford Hospital OX3 7JX:

Thursday 12 September from 4-8pm
Friday 13 September from 1-6pm
Saturday 14 September from 9-2pm

If you are unable to join us in person for the above events you can still see our plans and share your feedback on Warneford Park Pre-planning application consultation | Join the Conversation (scwcsu.nhs.uk)