Worcestershire town plans propose 5,500 homes and a new town centre

Outline planning applications have been submitted for 5,500 homes and a town centre at a proposed new Worcestershire settlement near Worcestershire Parkway station; Homes England said the applications will be reviewed by Wychavon District Council.

Outline planning applications have been submitted for a proposed new town in Worcestershire that would include 5,500 homes and a town centre. The site is centred around Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station and will initially be called Wychavon Town. Homes England described the submission as a significant milestone. The two applications relate to the town centre and a southern neighbourhood. Known details: - The outline planning applications cover provision for 5,500 homes and a new town centre. - The site is around Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station and will initially be named Wychavon Town. - The development is set to provide thousands of homes and 50 hectares (124 acres) of employment land by 2041 and is planned to grow in time to around 10,000 homes. - Homes England said the two outline planning applications will be formally reviewed by Wychavon District Council. - The two applications specifically relate to the town centre and a southern neighbourhood for Wychavon Town. Summary: Homes England described the submission as a significant milestone and presented the plans as the start of delivering a new settlement and supporting infrastructure. The documents set out housing and employment provision through 2041 with potential further growth thereafter. Wychavon District Council will now formally review the two outline planning applications.