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800-home scheme set for vote

Source: http://www.ukconstructionmedia.co.uk

A proposed £100m, 800-home development in Worcestershire could create 1,550 jobs if planning approval is granted next week.Gleeson Developments and Welbeck Strategic are behind proposals for the major mixed-use scheme on land north east of Malvern, off Worcester Road.The project includes 24.7 acres of commercial land which would feature retail units, a pub, an 80-bed care home and a community centre.The application is set to be decided at a meeting of Malvern Hills District Council’s planning committee on Wednesday 21 November.