Before the redevelopment can start, an “outdated, worn and unsightly” office building currently on site will need to be demolished, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The aim of the aseptic suite is to “deliver an exceptional development that meets and exceeds urgent clinical care needs and corresponds with the location,” an agent for the trust said.
“There is a critical need for the aseptic suite to enable local cancer treatment production capacity and allow the trust to maintain this aspect of its healthcare functions serving the local community,” it added.
The new unit will include isolation rooms, cleanrooms and office spaces.
To reduce costs and time, the new aseptic suite will be built off-site before being brought to the hospital.