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We are moving forward with plans to create a modern, purpose-built medical centre in Polegate and Willingdon. This new facility responds to a critical shortage in local GP services and represents a major step toward improving healthcare for current and future residents.
The centre is designed to meet growing healthcare needs by providing a high-quality, sustainable facility for two GP practices. Our goal is to improve access to care, support new models of integrated health delivery, and promote long-term wellbeing across the area.
The centre will be located at the Hindsland site, which was approved in June 2025 following detailed feasibility studies.This location was chosen for its existing planning permission, good infrastructure links, and minimal ecological impact. Approval of a reserved matters planning application was granted on 29 October 2025.
A New Standard of Healthcare Design
The building will be up to three storeys high, fully accessible, and step-free throughout. It will offer 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 centre will meet BREEAM Excellent standards, with low-carbon materials, solar panels, and efficient energy systems. It’s designed for long-term flexibility, with potential for weekend services.
Designed for Everyone
This project goes beyond healthcare. It supports the wellbeing of our whole community by easing pressure on local hospitals, creating new employment opportunities, and bringing more foot traffic to nearby retail businesses. At the same time, we're embedding sustainability into every part of the design. Active travel is encouraged with pedestrian access, bike storage, and electric vehicle charging. Materials will be recyclable and locally sourced where possible, in line with our commitment to the circular economy.
This project aligns with both NHS sustainability goals and our local Climate Emergency Plan, helping us take meaningful steps toward a net-zero future.
Site Plan - September 2025
We are moving forward with plans to create a modern, purpose-built medical centre in Polegate and Willingdon. This new facility responds to a critical shortage in local GP services and represents a major step toward improving healthcare for current and future residents.
The centre is designed to meet growing healthcare needs by providing a high-quality, sustainable facility for two GP practices. Our goal is to improve access to care, support new models of integrated health delivery, and promote long-term wellbeing across the area.
The centre will be located at the Hindsland site, which was approved in June 2025 following detailed feasibility studies.This location was chosen for its existing planning permission, good infrastructure links, and minimal ecological impact. Approval of a reserved matters planning application was granted on 29 October 2025.
A New Standard of Healthcare Design
The building will be up to three storeys high, fully accessible, and step-free throughout. It will offer 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 centre will meet BREEAM Excellent standards, with low-carbon materials, solar panels, and efficient energy systems. It’s designed for long-term flexibility, with potential for weekend services.
Designed for Everyone
This project goes beyond healthcare. It supports the wellbeing of our whole community by easing pressure on local hospitals, creating new employment opportunities, and bringing more foot traffic to nearby retail businesses. At the same time, we're embedding sustainability into every part of the design. Active travel is encouraged with pedestrian access, bike storage, and electric vehicle charging. Materials will be recyclable and locally sourced where possible, in line with our commitment to the circular economy.
This project aligns with both NHS sustainability goals and our local Climate Emergency Plan, helping us take meaningful steps toward a net-zero future.
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Will the two surgeries in Polegate High Street close when the new surgery opens?
Jim Roden
asked
2 months ago
Than you for your question and apologies for the delay in responding. We are currently working with the Partners from Downlands Medical Centre and Manor Park Medical Centre, with a view to both practices taking space in the new facility. Conversations to date have been to relocate the surgeries to the new building. However, this is yet to confirmed and patient lists will be consulted as part of the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board's governance process.
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Are there any planned road modifications as traffic to and from the main road in and out in both directions will need access
Peter Cox
asked
about 1 month ago
Hi Peter,
Road modifications to and from the main road are included as part of the wider residential development, and covered within outline planning application WD/2021/0594/MEA.
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Mummymel89
asked
2 months ago
Thank you for your questions.
In reference to your question regarding pedestrian crossings on the main road. We can confirm that two pedestrian crossings, incorporating refuge islands across the A2270 Eastbourne Road, are proposed north and south of the site access to provide pedestrians with the ability to cross Eastbourne Road to the western footway. These will include tactile paving and dropped kerbs.
Our current work programme is aiming for the building to be in use in early 2028.
With regard the medical care that will be available and the implementation of GPs, we have asked our partner organisation the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board to provide us with an up to date response to both of these queries and will update here as soon as this is available.
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Why can’t you just get a move on and BUILD IT?
Jack Foley
asked
27 days ago
Hi Jack,
This project is currently going through the design stage, this needs to be undertaken before site work can progress. We're hoping to start construction in summer 2026. Please refer to our timeline on this project page for the progress update.
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Mike
asked
27 days ago
Hi Mike,
We are aiming for a completion date of winter 2027/2028. Please refer to the timeline on this project page to follow the progress.
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It is unclear from the map excerpt provided where the access road will be. Will there be another access road joining the A2270?
Moy
asked
28 days ago
Hi Moy,
The development will be accessed from Eastbourne Road via a ghost island T junction 90m north of the Broad Road junction. The delivery of the main access road into the wider development is being completed by the residential developer. Within the residential estate there will be another T junction into the Medical Centre site.
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Peabrook
asked
27 days ago
Hi Peabrook,
This will be accessed from Eastbourne Road via a ghost island T junction 90m north of the Broad Road junction. The delivery of the main access road into the wider development is being completed by the residential developer. Within the residential estate there will be another T junction into the Medical Centre site.
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Does that mean manor Park surgery will be closing?
Tamara
asked
28 days ago
Hi Tamara,
Conversations to date have been to relocate Manor Park to the new building. However, this is yet to confirmed and patient lists will be consulted as part of the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board's governance process.
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Will there be a roundabout on the main road to get in and out of the medical centre?
chris.cleland
asked
28 days ago
Hi Chris,
No, the development will be accessed from Eastbourne Road via a ghost island T junction 90m north of the Broad Road junction. The delivery of the main access road into the wider development is being completed by the residential developer. Within the residential estate there will be another T junction into the Medical Centre site.
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Site Plan - September 2025
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