New Worcester secondary school granted planning permission
The new school is set to open for the start of the 2028 academic year, providing increased choice and accessibility for families in the area
Planning permission has been granted for a new secondary school in Worcester.The approval was given by Worcestershire County Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee at a meeting on 18 March.
The new school is set to open for the start of the 2028 academic year, providing increased choice and accessibility for families in the area.
The approved plans also include a new 850-space multi-storey car park, addressing long-standing parking challenges at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The facility will improve congestion issues in the area and provide increased parking capacity for staff, patients, and visitors.
Additionally, a dedicated access road off Newtown Road will serve the school, helping to manage school-related traffic and minimize its impact on the surrounding area.
Councillor David Chambers, cabinet member for Education at Worcestershire County Council, said: “We are pleased that planning permission has been granted for this much-needed new secondary school in Worcester. This marks a significant step forward in meeting the demand for school places in a growing City.”
Guy Kippen, associate development director at Prime, added: “Securing planning approval is a major milestone in delivering a sustainable solution for parking and access adjacent to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. By working collaboratively with Worcestershire County Council and local stakeholders, we will ensure that parking and access improvements reduce congestion for all users.
“Now we have achieved outline planning consent, we will progress with the detailed design required for a reserved matters application. As part of this we will keep the local community informed.”