The proposals include a full application for a 1.57km access road from junction 46 of the M4 and outline plans for a major expansion of Morriston Hospital’s clinical and research facilities.
The health board says the scheme is designed to meet rising demand for acute and specialist care, tackle waiting lists, and modernise facilities. It follows the 2021 City Deal‑backed vision for a life sciences and innovation campus at Morriston.
New access road from Felindre
The proposed single‑carriageway road would run north of Pant‑lasau Road to a new roundabout at the hospital’s northern edge. It includes a shared active‑travel path, sustainable drainage features, and new planting to reduce visual impact.
The health board says the route will ease congestion on existing approaches, improve blue‑light access to the Emergency Department, and support future public transport links from Felindre.
Campus‑style hospital expansion
The outline masterplan sets out a phased redevelopment to create an integrated “Morriston Health Campus” with new clinical, research and support buildings arranged around landscaped public spaces.
Key elements include:
- Critical Care Centre with new Emergency Department and theatres (18,000m²)
- Regional South Wales Thoracic Surgery Centre (5,000m²)
- New ward block providing six wards (9,000m²)
- Institute for Life Sciences (6,000m²) in partnership with Swansea University
- Three regional support service buildings, expanded energy and waste centres
- A central biophilic park and public arrival plaza
The design aims to connect the hospital more closely with its landscape, retain existing trees and hedgerows, and improve pedestrian and cycle links across the site.
Sustainability and access
The plans include renewable energy measures such as roof‑mounted solar panels and heat pumps, plus sustainable drainage systems designed for future climate conditions.
A relocated helipad on the roof of the Critical Care Centre is proposed to speed transfers from air ambulance to the Emergency Department.
Next steps
The application will be considered by Swansea Council. If approved, the access road would be built first, with hospital expansion phases following.
The health board says the development will “significantly enhance the hospital’s functionality, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability, making it a valuable asset to the community.”
