Major Worcester housing scheme gets outline consent

The plans will transform the area between St Peter’s and Kempsey (Credit: Malvern Hills DC)

Outline planning consent has been given to a planned development south of Worcester that would see 2,200 homes built alongside a primary school, shops and a health centre.

Malvern Hills District Council approved the plans, which followed agreement from Wychavon District Council and Worcester City Council.

The site stretches into all three council areas as it is located between the St Peter’s area of Worcester and Kempsey and near the villages of Norton and Whittington.

Alistair Watson, managing director of Welbeck Strategic Land, said: “This was a challenging project which involved multiple landowners, three district councils and numerous stakeholders.

“We are delighted that, after five years of planning negotiations and community engagement members have resolved to grant consent.”

The proposal includes a link to the area’s agricultural past as part of the green infrastructure framework. The local centre will be around the historic farm buildings of Middle Broomhall Farm and orchards will be re-introduced along with allotments, community gardens and areas for gathering wild food.

Welbeck Strategic Land was advised by Savills’ Midlands planning team and Osborne Clarke.

Michael Davies, planning director at Savills, added: “The urban extension will bring with it a substantial contribution to the much needed housing provision in South Worcestershire as well as significant economic benefits in terms of investment in a range of community facilities and major new infrastructure.”

The development is near to the new Worcestershire Parkway station which is due to open in spring 2019 providing direct links to Birmingham and London.

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