Demolition plan given the green light for King Edward VII Hospital
The King Edward VII Hospital site, located on Rue de la Perruque, is set for a significant transformation as it is being redeveloped into a care home. The demolition of an existing roadside building, which opened in 1902, will make way for new vehicle and pedestrian access for 36 cars and 4 disabled bays, creating a larger parking area and access for the future care home.
The States have partnered with CI Healthcare for the redevelopment project, which has received planning permission. The potential inclusion of the site within an expanded development zone known as the L'Aumone Local Centre is a result of ongoing reviews to the island's planning laws. However, the site's final inclusion in the L'Aumone Local Centre is subject to ongoing reviews of the island's planning laws.
The former hospital, dormant for years, is of no architectural merit, making way for the new development. The redevelopment plans include the construction of a 33-bed care home, though the project's scope may expand beyond the initial care home, subject to further planning permissions.
Additional planning permissions are required for other elements of the project, and the redevelopment project may require further planning permissions. The planned completion date for the £5m redevelopment is 2027. The redevelopment project is still privately funded.
It's important to note that the person or organization responsible for the redevelopment of the King Edward VII Hospital site into a care home has not been identified in the available search results.
The redevelopment project is currently under reviews to the island's planning laws, ensuring that the project aligns with the community's needs and the island's future development plans. The redevelopment of the King Edward VII Hospital site is an exciting step towards improving care facilities on the island and revitalizing a portion of its history.
