Ideas sought for vacant city site, which is on the market after sale fell through
Residents and businesses can have their say on plans which could guide future developments on the former Bootham Park hospital site, in York.
The former hospital site, which includes a series of Grade I and II listed buildings, is back on the market after a sale fell through earlier this year.
While City of York Council and local health partners do not own the site, they have joined forces to influence the plans of future owners.
The council and the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have included their own land to the north and east of the former hospital to show how a larger site could respond to the healthcare, housing, transport and green space needs of this area and the wider city.
The site development report was produced after consultation late last year, and shows how an appropriate development could provide: 147 homes; 52 key worker apartments; a new physiotherapy suite, medical training and research centre of excellence; a 70 bed care home; 60 assisted living/supported living apartments; a new children’s nursery; multi-storey car parking to maintain existing parking capacity and open up the site and extensive public open space.
Councillor Nigel Ayre, City of York Council executive member for finance and performance, said: “The consultation last year confirmed how important the Bootham Park Hospital site is to York and its residents.
“It has been a focal point for the community and played a huge role in the city’s healthcare since the hospital building first opened its doors in 1777.
“While we don’t own the site we are exploring how to make sure that future developments respect that heritage and play a part in meeting some of York’s 21st Century challenges.
“So please take a look at the plans, give us your feedback and we’ll use them to influence future owners of the site.”
People have until Friday 11 October to make their comments on all elements of this proposal.
They can see all the details at exhibitions being staged in City of York Council’s West Offices, at Station Rise and in the foyer of York Hospital, Wigginton Road.
Alternatively they can talk through the proposals at these events: Saturday 21 September, 1pm to 4pm, York City Church, Citadel YO31 7EA; Wednesday 25 September, 4pm to 7pm, York City Church, Citadel YO31 7EA and Tuesday 1 October, 2pm to 5pm, York City Church, Citadel YO31 7EA.
People can also see proposals for the site online at www.york.gov.uk/BoothamPark
