Planning permission has been granted for a new purpose-designed MRI building at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton.

The project, being funded by NHS England and designed by architects CPMG, is expected to be fully operational in early 2026.

The radiology team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, has been involved in the design process.Sarah Sentance, Radiography Services manager, said: “It will transform the MRI service, particularly from a patient experience perspective.”

The building will have accommodation on the ground floor for three scanners. A second storey will incorporate the plant, IT, and electrical service rooms.

Adam Littler, divisional general manager Clinical Support, Therapies and Outpatients Division, said: “We will be able to deliver 15,000 scans per year. We are putting two scanners in from the beginning, but there is room for three, allowing us to meet demand for our most critical patients, which is an important step.”