Planning Approval Marks Major Milestone for New Salisbury Hospital Hub

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:39

Plans for a new Diagnostic and Surgical Hub (DASH) at Salisbury District Hospital have reached a major milestone after Wiltshire Council granted planning permission.

The proposed new facility is a major development for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and will support the hospital’s ambition to improve patient facilities and provide modern, high-quality environments where staff can deliver care.

The planning decision, issued on 5 November, approves the development of the Diagnostic and Surgical Hub, together with associated access and landscaping works.

The decision represents an important step forward and enables the Trust to progress enabling works in preparation for the development. Main construction cannot begin, however, until NHS England gives final approval of the Full Business Case, which is expected in the coming months.

A spokesperson for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are delighted to have received planning permission for our new Diagnostic and Surgical Hub. This is a really important milestone and takes us another significant step towards delivering this major development for Salisbury District Hospital.

“We are grateful to Wiltshire Council and everyone who has contributed to the planning process. We can now progress the enabling works needed to prepare the site while we await the final approval of our Full Business Case from NHS England.

“There is still work to do before main construction can begin, but securing planning permission is an important and very welcome step forward.”

More from Local News

Green Lane Improvements Completed

Wiltshire Council has completed improvements to the Green Lane shared use path in Salisbury, creating a safer, more accessible and more attractive route for people to walk, cycle, wheel and horse ride between Roman Road and Pearce Way.
Salisbury Playhouse Halfway to £22m Transformation Target

In just five months, Salisbury Playhouse has raised half of the £22 million needed to transform the 50-year-old theatre. Today it takes its campaign to Westminster, launching a 12-month countdown to raise the rest.
Young voices from Bemerton Heath Take Centre Stage at National Conference

A film created by pupils at Woodlands Primary School in Bemerton Heath as part of the Salisbury Bemerton Pride in Place programme has been showcased at i-PLACE, a nationally recognised conference celebrating innovation in creating vibrant and inclusive communities.
Salisbury Discover FA Cup Second Round Opponents

Salisbury will play Blackpool in the second round of the FA Cup following this evening's draw.
Entrain Space Veteran Leads Wilton Remembrance Parade

A veteran who turned his life around with the help of Veterans’ Campus, Entrain Space, took centre stage at Wilton's Remembrance Sunday ceremony, reprising his duties to marshal this year’s historic parade as Parade Commander.
Laughter, live music and the life of Larry Grayson lead Wiltshire Creative's Spring season

Wiltshire Creative is today announcing its full Spring 2027 season, starting the year with big laughs, big sounds, and big names.
The Festival of Light : Legendary Worlds opens at Longleat

With a countdown at the front of Longleat House led by Lord and Lady Bath, the Wiltshire estate was lit with more than 1,000 lanterns on Friday evening.
Investigation into Graham Pennycook murder continues as Crimestoppers offer reward

Detectives are continuing with their investigation into the murder of Graham Pennycook in Ludgershall.