Allocated Strategic Land Freehold Or For Promotion Hams Way, Rushwick, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5SJ

The Land is generally flat and comprises approximately 17.5 acres of arable land bound by mature trees and hedgerows. It is currently accessed from the northwest corner through a single gate off Upper Wick Lane.

The Land is included within the Adopted South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2021 - 2041 - South Worcestershire Development Plan) as a strategic allocation forming part of an 83.29-hectare site at Rushwick (SWDPR 56):

Land within the strategic allocation at Rushwick will be developed to deliver approximately 1,000 new dwellings within the Plan period, provide at least 5 hectares of employment land, a new railway station, a new primary school, retail and supporting services and other community facilities. See page 188 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review for an indictive concept plan. The Vendor supported the proposed allocation throughout the development of the SWDPR, entering into a Statement of Common Ground on 12 February 2025 stating that it will work with the South Worcestershire Councils and the other landowners on delivering the proposed expansion of Rushwick. Any future landowner is expected to comply with the stated objectives of RES and work with the South Worcestershire Councils and third-party landowners.

Location
The Land is located to the west of Worcester, south of Rushwick village, directly adjacent to but south of the junction of the A4440 Hams Way and Upper Wick Lane. It bounds Hams Way to the east, arable land to the south, and playing fields to the west. It is located approximately 1.5 miles from the centre of Worcester, where both Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill train stations are located. Hams Way provides access to Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills to the south, and Birmingham to the north via the M5.

Services
Main services are all believed to be within the vicinity of the Land. Interested parties are to undertake their own investigations in this regard. No tests have been carried out to verify the information.

Planning
Land within the strategic allocation at Rushwick will be developed to deliver approximately 1,000 new dwellings within the Plan period, provide at least 5 hectares of employment land, a new railway station, a new primary school, retail and supporting services and other community facilities. See page 188 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review for an indictive concept plan. The Vendor supported the proposed allocation throughout the development of the SWDPR, entering into a Statement of Common Ground on 12 February 2025 stating that it will work with the South Worcestershire Councils and the other landowners on delivering the proposed expansion of Rushwick. Any future landowner is expected to comply with the stated objectives of RES and work with the South Worcestershire Councils and third-party landowners.

Terms
The Vendor is seeking offers for the freehold interest on an unconditional or conditional basis with overage provisions. Alternatively, terms for an Option or Promotion Agreement will also be considered.

Offers are to be submitted by Noon on Friday 26 June 2026 using the bidding proforma available in the Data Room. Offers should include the following information as a minimum:

Unconditional/Conditional bids
Financial offer
Details of proposed scheme
Overage percentage
Financial position
Status of offer
Timescales
Deposit
Conditionality and due diligence

Option or Promotion Agreement
Type of agreement (option or promotion)
Discount to Market Value or share of proceeds
Outline terms
Planning strategy
Premium payment(s) to landowner
Promotion cost cap
Minimum price per gross acre
Contribution to landowner fees

Legal Costs
The Land will be sold subject to an overage provision reserving to the Vendor a % share of any increase in value arising from development for a period of 30 years from completion of the sale. Please see bid proforma for additional details.

Viewing
The Land can be viewed from the public highway, public right of way on the southern boundary, and adjacent recreation ground. Should interested parties wish to walk the Land, arrangements must be made with Bruton Knowles. All viewings are made at your own risk.