Plans lodged for business park next to new station
ANEW business park is set to be built in the West Midlands. The first phase of plans have been lodged to redevelop ten acres of land in Norton near Worcester.
Phase one of Norton Business Park comprises two office blocks totalling more than 40,000 sq ft of grade A space and 120 private car parking spaces on 2.5 acres of land.
The development site is next to Worcestershire Parkway station, a new station which opened in February, and is also a short drive from junction seven of the M5.
The project is being led by Birmingham-based
Godwin Developments working in partnership with Worcestershire developer Stennard Harrison.
Matt Chandler, associate director at Godwin Developments, said: “The Midlands has always been a major business hub for the UK, with Worcester playing a significant role in providing high-quality space for occupiers, as well as unparalleled connectivity to the west of the UK.
“It is home to a number of nationally renowned businesses and large multinationals – making it the perfect location for this major commercial development.
“SME growth in Worcestershire has been particularly robust in the last few years and, with the supply of new office space being very limited, it has resulted in high demand from occupiers who want to remain, grow and move to the county.
“This is particularly true for the corridor of land around the M5, which has attracted the majority of the office and commercial developments. Our Norton site is seeking to take advantage of this trend and we are confident that the demand for good quality, newly built office space in the area will rebound strongly in the future.”
The scheme is part of the wider South Worcestershire Development Plan Review which will see the creation of a brand-new town at Worcestershire Parkway, delivering 5,000 homes by 2041. It also includes 123 acres of employment land to attract business in the local area. Mr Chandler added: “The ambitious vision for Norton and beyond and the proximity to the new Worcestershire Parkway station is a significant boost for our development which will not only contribute to new office stock availability but also deliver local jobs to the newly created community. We have worked closely with IMA Architects to design a scheme that will fit well into the local landscape and are grateful for the support of development partner Stennard Harrison.
“We look forward to collaborating with Wychavon District Council to transform our exciting plans into reality.”