New medical centre in Polegate will provide much needed GP services

The reserved matters application follows the outline consent which was granted in 2022 on the Hindsland site in Polegate, and which was purchased by Wealden District Council earlier this year.

The detailed plans show a brand new three-storey medical centre which will be fully accessible, and step-free access throughout. The centre will offer consultant and treatment rooms, 85 parking spaces, four accessible bays, and ambulance access. Patients will have access to a welcoming reception, waiting areas, and an on-site pharmacy.

The reserved matters will go to Wealden council’s planning committee following statutory consultation. Alongside this a tender process is currently ongoing for the council to find a design and build contractor for the project.

Councillor Kelvin Williams, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat) and lead councillor for Public Health and Asset Management, said, “The plans for the new medical centre will provide much needed healthcare services.

“As a council we want to make sure that our residents and communities have access to high quality healthcare when it is needed. This new facility will provide state of the art facilities, bringing care together in one location, and represents a major step toward improving healthcare for communities and residents in Polegate, Willingdon and surrounding areas.”

Amy Galea, chief integration and primary care officer at NHS Sussex said, “We are pleased to see the proposals for a new medical centre making such good progress. Teams from NHS Sussex are working closely with Wealden District Council and both practices to move forward with this project, which will improve access to primary care services for local people by providing a modern and welcoming healthcare hub in the heart of the community.”

To follow updates on the progress of this project please go to: Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre | Let’s Talk Wealden