The Estate Manager has confirmed the internal strip-out of unused hospital buildings is taking longer than anticipated, meaning a delay to the demolition itself. This is now estimated to be completed by October 2024 when it becomes temporary short-term hospital car parking for up to 200 cars.
We understand the chimney will soon be scaffolded and will be taken down by hand although no start date has been decided.
Meanwhile the site is being actively marketed for sale by L&G. This follows Guild Living withdrawing from the partnership to create a specialist residential complex for older people.
We will update further as soon as we have more information.