This website provides information on our plans to transform the area by providing new housing and employment opportunities as part of the ongoing regeneration of Coulsdon. National regeneration agency English Partnerships purchased the Cane Hill Hospital site from the National Health Service (NHS) in April this year. Working in conjunction with the London Borough of Croydon (LBC), English Partnerships is committed to creating a development of the highest design and environmental quality, and ensuring that our proposals meet the needs of the local community.

A number of uses for the site have been suggested over the past 20 years and previous schemes have centred on a Science and Innovation Park. Last year English Partnerships and LBC jointly commissioned a Science and Innovation Feasibility Study to gain a clear understanding of the viability of a Science Park on the site. The results of the recently completed study are now being assessed and will form part of the development of options. Whilst detailed plans have yet to be developed, a vision for the former Hospital site has been identified which focuses on a high-quality scheme with a balanced mix of living, working and recreational uses.

The scheme will provide new jobs and homes for local people whilst respecting and improving the existing environment. It is important that our proposals are being developed within the site's Green Belt planning designation and we recognise the environmental importance of the Cane Hill site to the local community. This website is a part of the comprehensive consultation programme with local residents, businesses and politicians to assist us develop proposals for the site. The website enables local people and businesses to ask questions and communicate directly with us as we move the scheme forward. By working in partnership with the community, we will ensure the future development of the Cane Hill Hospital site responds to local needs and helps to regenerate Coulsdon.

The proposals for the site will have an influence on and be affected by the regeneration of the surrounding area. There are a series of key sites in proximity to the Cane Hill site:

• Red Lion - Aldi foodstore/residential - planning permission currently being sought
• Pinewood - Sainsbury's foodstore/residential - planning permission currently being sought
• Lion Green Park Car Park - future uses for the site under consideration
• Coulsdon North Industrial estate - business uses/car show room - planning permission currently being sought
• Coulsdon South station - the Council is seeking to make improvements to the station building and facilities.

The comments and feedback received from consultation which has already occurred will be analysed as part of this project and will help shape the development proposals.

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