Plans for the premises, which will house Evergreen Practice and Forest Health Group, as well as maternity services and some children's, young people's and community services, were submitted to Bracknell Forest Council.

Jeremy Mellins, senior GP partner at Forest Health Group, said: 'Like many GP practices nationwide, we in Evergreen Practice and Forest Health Group are working in cramped conditions and our practices are in serious need of expansion in order to be able to serve our growing patient population and to offer a broader range of services. This new building will be a huge improvement for patients and staff and will allow us to provide a much better quality service for many years into the future.'

Nicola Airey, NHS Frimley place convenor for Bracknell Forest, said: 'The Bracknell Forest Centre for Health will be a major boost for those services that will be housed in it and for their many patients and service users.

'To be able to build next to the existing health centre will allow for a smooth transition for those services moving across and will also allow those services staying put to expand into the newly-vacated space in the old building – so it's a win-win situation.'

Subject to planning approval, it is hoped that building work will begin in July 2024, with completion of the build in early spring.