Ex-Bucks Council Office in Wycombe sold to local NHS trust

Buckinghamshire Council confirmed the outcome of its competitive tender process this week, announcing the Trust as the preferred bidder for the Queen Victoria Road (QVR) site.

The sale is being described as the strongest all‑round option, offering long‑term public value, financial security and clear benefits for residents.

The move will bolster High Wycombe’s role as a key hub for public services and aligns with wider ambitions to revitalise the town centre.

The Trust has committed to keeping the building’s historic façade, ensuring the frontage remains intact while modern facilities are created behind it.

The project also opens the door for future housing delivery as part of ongoing plans to support growth in the eastern quarter of the town.

The site was put on the market after a detailed review found it was under‑used and no longer suited to the council’s operational needs.

With council teams relocating to the refurbished Denmark Street building, QVR became a prime opportunity for a new public‑facing purpose.

Buckinghamshire Council Leader, Steven Broadbent, said: “This is a hugely positive outcome for High Wycombe. Accepting Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust’s offer brings lasting community benefit, protects the building’s historic frontage and supports our wider regeneration and housing ambitions.

“Importantly, it ensures value for money for residents and secures the right long‑term use for a prominent town‑centre site. 

“This decision strengthens our vision for a vibrant, welcoming and well‑connected High Wycombe.”

Raghuv Bhasin, Chief Executive of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Neighbourhood health is central to our strategy and to how we improve health services for people in Wycombe.

“We are delighted to purchase the Queen Victoria Road site, which gives us the space and flexibility to work with our partners to bring services together, create genuine neighbourhood health hubs, and make it easier for local people to access care closer to home.

 “The site offers huge potential, not just for clinical services but also for collaboration, education and innovation. We are committed to working with GPs, community partners and local people to decide how it can best be used to meet Wycombe’s needs.”

Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Resources, Robert Carington said: “This latest development forms part of the council’s ambitious wider regeneration programme for High Wycombe, which includes major investment in public spaces, cultural assets, education facilities and town‑centre living.

“Welcoming this major investment to the area reinforces High Wycombe as a place where people can live, work, access essential services and enjoy a thriving community”