Roadside Development Land Near To M5 Junction 7, Worcester, WR5 2RA

The site extends to approximately 3 acres of open, gently sloping grassland, with mature hedgerow borders to the north, south and west. Part of the site is used as a commercial dog walking paddock and car park, which was approved in 2020 under the application 20/02140/CU. The site occupies a highly accessible edge-of-settlement location with direct access to Whittington road (A4440) and lies less than 0.5 miles from M5 Junction 7. The site has strategic potential for roadside-compatible uses, such as fastfood, hotel, care and retail use, subject to the relevant planning.

Location
The site is located to the west of Whittington Road, Whittington, Worcester, immediately north-west of M5 Junction 7. It occupies a prominent and highly accessible position close to the strategic road network, with frontage to the A44 corridor on the south main road into Worcester.

Worcester city centre lies approximately 4 miles to the north-west via London Road (A44), while Malvern is around 8 miles to the south-west. The surrounding area comprises a mix of commercial, roadside and rural uses, with Brentknoll Veterinary Centre and a Business Park situated immediately to the north.

Worcester - 4 miles
Malvern - 8 miles
M5 J13 - 0.5 Miles

Services
Relevant services are believed to be available at the boundary of the site.

Planning
The site is located within the planning jurisdiction of Wychavon District Council, where development is currently assessed against the adopted South Worcestershire Development plan review 2021-2041, which was adopted on 26th March 2026.

The adopted South Worcester Development plan review sets the strategic planning framework for South Worcestershire and carries full weight in the determination of planning applications. Policy SWDPR 02 establishes the housing and employment requirements for the plan period, and Policy SWDPR 03 sets out the spatial development strategy and settlement hierarchy that guides the distribution of growth across Wychavon, Malvern Hills and Worcester City. The site falls within a buffer gap policy, however, the adjacent EV station was approved at committee.

Adjacent planning application
The adjoining land to the north east of the site has been recently approved for the following planning permission and is awaiting commencement:
W/24/02076/FUL - Erection of an electric vehicle charging hub including charging infrastructure, parking, canopy with photovoltaic cells, ancillary food kiosk/truck, landscaping, electrical equipment, access and associated works. Approved 25th April 2025.

Terms
The site is offered to the market via informal tender with offers invited for conditional contracts or lease terms for appropriate roadside or commercial uses.

To obtain a copy of the tender form, please contact Bryn Evans via email: [email protected]

Offers should be submitted to Scott Winnard by email: [email protected]

Offers are to be received prior to Noon on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

Legal Costs
The subject site is registered under part of the Freehold Title WR201143.

Under the application W/24/02076/FUL, Rights are reserved for access through the EV site with a 1.5 metre footpath, 2.5 metre cycleway and 5.7 metre road.

For reference, the property is owned by a Bruton Knowles employee.

Viewing
The site can be viewed from Whittington Road, however, walking of the site is by appointment only with Bruton Knowles.