Wychavon Town

White Peak Planning acted as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Co-ordinator for two outline planning applications for new development to the east of Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station, known as Wychavon Town.

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.

We managed the EIA Scoping Stage, followed by the preparation and submission of a joint Environmental Statement (ES) covering both applications.

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 are now working with the Clients and Project Team through the determination process.