Tuesday 10 November 2026
Plans for a new Diagnostic and Surgical Hub (DASH) at Salisbury District Hospital have reached an important milestone after Wiltshire Council granted planning permission for the development.
The proposed new facility is a major development for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and will support the hospital’s ambition to improve facilities for patients and provide modern, high-quality environments in which staff can deliver care.
The planning decision, issued on 5 November, gives approval for 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 the Full Business Case has received final approval from NHS England, which is expected to be considered 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.”
10 November 2026
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
