Planning permission has been granted for a new secondary school for Worcester city and a multi-storey car park adjacent to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Approval was given by Worcestershire County Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee at its meeting on Tuesday 18 March.
The new school is set to open for the start of the academic year in 2028, providing increased choice and accessibility for families in the 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.”
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 and provide increased parking capacity for staff, patients, and visitors.
Guy Kippen, Associate Development Director at Prime, commented: “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.”
As part of the development, a new access and exit road onto the A4440 Nunnery Way has been approved, facilitating entry to and exit from the car park while creating potential for a new blue light route for emergency vehicles. 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.
The approval of this hybrid application ensures a strategic and comprehensive approach to traffic management, benefiting the hospital, school, and local community while delivering a biodiversity net gain on the site.
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