Public Inquiry into new hospital site in Jersey

The Minister for the Environment has called for the public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site. Credit: ITV Channel TV.

A public inquiry into Jersey's new hospital will be launched by the Government of Jersey.

The Minister for the Environment has called for the public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site.

Philip Staddon has been appointed as the inspector to carry out the inquiry.

Mr Staddon also carried out the last inquiry into the new hospital.

A timetable for the inquiry will be published next including information on how the public and others can engage with the programme.