JTP's South Worcester Extension Given Go-Ahead
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JTP's South Worcester Extension Given Go-Ahead

Published on 20 April 2018

JTP’s proposals for a significant new urban extension to South Worcester, for client Wellbeck Strategic Land, have received resolution to grant from Malvern Hills District Council.

This follows two preceding approvals from Wychavon District Council and Worcester City Council, who Wellbeck also worked with due to the span of the project. The new neighbourhood is located south of St Peter’s in Worcester, and is part of the three local authorities’ joint South Worcestershire Development Plan. 

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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.
Alistair Watson, managing director of Welbeck Strategic Land

The proposals comprise over 2,200 new homes in a broad mix of sizes and tenures, as well as community uses including a two-form entry primary school, shops, a specialist care home, a health centre, and flexible employment space for a range of businesses, with facilities to support those who work from home. 

These facilities will be focused around a neighbourhood centre will be converted from the existing Grade II listed farmhouse and barns, formerly Middle Broomhall Farm, linking the new neighbourhood to its agricultural history.

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This exemplar new neighbourhood will bring significant benefits to both new and existing residents of South Worcester, creating a distinct and cohesive community.
Clare San Martin, JTP Partner leading the project

A green infrastructure framework will provide connections to the countryside and include space for woodland and wetland habitats, recreation, sports and food production including allotments, orchards, and community gardens, to support a cohesive community, leave a positive impact on the environment and encourage sustainable lifestyles.

The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust said, “The South Worcester development offers a model example of proactive engagement and positive working between various sectors and demonstrates the potential to deliver wildlife-friendly outcomes from development.”

In addition, a sustainable transport strategy underpins the proposals, featuring pedestrian and cycle routes as well as a new bus route to serve the community, providing links between the new neighbourhood and the centre of Worcester.