Warneford Park – Preview planning consultation exhibition

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford and partner invite you to the upcoming pre-planning public consultation sessions for Warneford Park. 

As you may know the Warneford Hospital is the oldest inpatient unit still in use across the NHS. Although no longer fit for purpose, staff continue to provide compassionate care in this Grade II listed building that hasn’t changed much from when it was built 200 years ago

In partnership with the University of Oxford and partners, we want to develop a major brain health research and innovation campus. This will comprise:

• a new state-of-the-art 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.

This consultation aims to gather valuable insights and feedback, on the proposed redevelopment of the Warneford Hospital site. It is an important part of our pre-planning application process, inviting 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, to explore relevant issues and guiding principles for the redevelopment.

The drop-in exhibition sessions 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

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.

You are welcome to drop into any of the consultation exhibition sessions. If you have any questions, please contact the Warneford Project Team on warnefordpark@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.