Outline Applications for Wychavon Town Submitted

We're very pleased to hear that the two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated.

The proposals seek consent for up to 5,500 homes alongside a purpose-built town centre, employment and mixed-use development, education and healthcare facilities, green and blue infrastructure, and integrated transport and active travel connections. It forms a significant part of the proposed allocation for 10,000 homes in the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.

White Peak Planning co-ordinated the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), from the EIA Scoping Stage, to the preparation and submission of a joint Environmental Statement (ES) that was submitted with each application.

Ben Frodsham, Head of Planning and Enabling at Homes England, said:

The submission of outline planning applications for 5,500 new homes, a new town centre and supporting infrastructure is a significant milestone in the delivery of Wychavon Town. It represents many years of collaboration with our partners Summix, the local councils, and Worcestershire County Council. This is an important step towards delivering a high-quality new settlement that will help meet housing needs over the next 40 years.

Peter Bateman, Planning Director at Summix, added:

These two outline applications represent a pivotal moment in moving from plan- making to delivery. Together they establish a comprehensive framework for a new settlement at Worcestershire Parkway, now known as Wychavon Town, and demonstrate our long-term commitment, alongside Homes England, to delivering a sustainable, economically productive and well-connected new community.

We will now continue to work closely with the Clients and Project Team throughout the determination process.