On 28th September 2016 our doctors quietly sold their (our?) Glebe Surgery site for the sum of £780,000 to a private medical centre developer – called Medical Centre Developments Ltd.
This deal was done after the current planning application was submitted but prior to its review by the local Parish Council (where it was unanimously opposed).
What deal is now emerging for the site and Storrington’s future healthcare provision? And what impact will be proposed on the historic green space of the Glebe Field?
Interestingly the restrictive covenant on the site (which means it can only be used as a Doctors Surgery) also transfered with the sale. So, the Diocese of Chichester still has some cards in the game…
SPANGLE fundamentally believes that the Mill Stream site – with its central location, large parking and less dangerous access – is both a better short- and long-term location for Storrington’s healthcare provision. We are still lobbying for all parties to consider Mill Stream (and to create a visionary, long term plan for Storrington’s healthcare provision).
And, after months of asking, we have still not received answers as to why it cannot be brought back into operation now – and form part of the future healthcare provision the village needs.
