LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Validation allows the applications to be formally considered by the Council and marks the start of the statutory consultation process with statutory consultees and the public.
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.
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. Itrepresentsmany years of collaboration with our partnersSummix, the local councils, and Worcestershire County Council. This isan important steptowards delivering a high-quality new settlement that will help meet housing needs over the next 40 years.
Peter Bateman, Planning Director atSummix, added:
These two outline applicationsrepresenta pivotal moment in moving from plan-making to delivery. Together theyestablisha comprehensive framework for a newsettlement at Worcestershire Parkway, now known as Wychavon Town, anddemonstrate our long-term commitment, alongside Homes England, to delivering asustainable, economicallyproductiveand well-connected new community.
Homes England andSummixwill continue to work closely with Wychavon District Council, Worcestershire CountyCounciland key stakeholders throughout the determination process.
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We make this happen by working in partnership with thousands of organisations of all sizes, using our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more quality homes built.
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