THE name of a huge new town with 10,000 homes has finally been revealed.
The new settlement will boast four parks and is within 45 minutes from a major UK city.
Plans to build a new town around Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station have been revealed.
A new website, which shares the details of the upcoming project, has recently launched.
On the website, the name of the new community has been confirmed as Wychavon.
In order to avoid confusion with the existing district of the same name, which was established in 1974, it will initially be called Wychavon Town.
Local leaders claim that the new town’s name will preserve a sense of community when Local Government Reorganisation terminates both the district and the council by April 2028.
Cllr Emma Kearsey, Wychavon’s executive board member for planning, infrastructure and urban design, said the name reflects a shared identity built over decades.
She said: “Calling the town Wychavon will ensure the shared identity, heritage and strong sense of community that defines our district will be preserved for future generations.
“The launch of the new website means, for the first time, people can see what Wychavon Town will look like and explore our vision in detail. It will also be a vital tool to help keep existing communities updated and a way to continuously engage with the council as the town develops over time.”
The new settlement is only 45-minute journey away from Birmingham.
The development will produce 10,000 energy-efficient homes with half of them built by 2041.
The proposal also includes the construction of a new town centre with retail, recreational, and commercial space, four parks, up to two secondary schools in each area, a sports hub with fields, a general practitioner and healthcare facility.
The neighbourhoods will be accessible, low-traffic, tree-lined, and appealing, according to the designers.
The master plan places a strong emphasis on sustainable travel, with the aim of keeping essential facilities ten to fifteen minutes’ walk from every residence.
Locals will be asked to express their opinions when a new Supplementary Planning Document outlining developer guidelines will be released in January.
The new website has more details and a link to sign up for the project newsletter.
Kearsey added: “Wychavon Town being infrastructure-led means we’re putting responsibility and long-term thinking at the heart of this project.
“The Infrastructure Planning Application we’re preparing is a critical step in ensuring the schools, transport links, health facilities and community buildings are in place to support development as they are needed and not following on afterwards, or as we see in some places, never at all.”
Wychavon Town, which spans 1,134 hectares, hopes to become a national standard for the construction of new towns.
It promises to prioritise low-carbon living and communal life with easy access to green areas and walkable neighbourhoods.