Policy information sourced from the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031
21: Health and Well-being
a. The council will support the provision of new or improved healthcare facilities in the borough, in line with Sutton’s Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS England requirements.
b. In particular, the council will support new health facilities/improvements at the following locations in the borough:
- Robin Hood Lane, Sutton (Site Allocation STC30).
- Wrythe Green Lane, Carshalton.
- Felnex, London Road, Hackbridge (Site Allocation S1).
- Henderson Hospital, Belmont (Site Allocation S85).
The council will also support new health facilities / improvements in sustainable locations in the:
- Cheam / North Cheam / Worcester Park area.
- Carshalton area.
c. The council will support the proposals for the development of the London Cancer Hub (Site Allocation LCH1) in line with Policy 2 of the Local Plan and the ‘London Cancer Hub - Development Framework’ (approved September 2016).
d. The council will support the development of the Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research as centres of medical excellence in providing cancer care, research facilities and associated activities.
e. The council will support the aim to improve access to primary care facilities, which could involve extending GP surgery hours and will also support the re-use of social infrastructure and the co-location of services wherever possible.
f. The council will also require development to contribute positively to creating high quality places that support healthy communities. The council will therefore support development that involves the retention and improvement of facilities that promote healthy lifestyles, such as leisure facilities and open space (including playing pitches, allotments, and children’s play spaces) throughout the borough and will promote healthy, economic and sustainable alternatives to the car.
For more information please see the Local Plan 2016-2031