NHS Lanarkshire submit planning application with council for new University Monklands Hospital

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Plans to replace University Hospital Monklands are progressing at pace after NHS Lanarkshire submitted a planning application for the facility to North Lanarkshire Council.

The move quickly follows on quickly from the Scottish Government's approval of the outline business case for the new hospital in Airdrie last month.Colin Lauder, NHS Lanarkshire director of planning, property and performance, told Lanarkshire Live: “We are delighted to submit a planning application for this hugely significant capital project.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android "The new hospital will have massive benefits for healthcare, the economy and local community across Lanarkshire and Scotland.“This is another important milestone for what will be Scotland’s first fully digital and net zero carbon hospital."The Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) provides an enormous opportunity for Lanarkshire in terms of innovative healthcare delivery, employment as well as broader community benefits.”Plans for the hospital have been developed by a team with huge experience and expertise in delivering first-class healthcare projects.Together, the MRP team has undertaken extensive engagement with the public, staff and partner organisations on what promises to be the most advanced hospital in Scotland when it opens.Graeme Reid, MRP