Leading developer Stoford has submitted a planning application for works at Worcester Six Business Park on the southern side of the site.

If Wychavon District Council’s planning committee approves the application, it will mean Stoford can begin extending the estate road from the existing business park through to a new access point onto the B4636 Newtown Road.

Edward Peel, Stoford Director, said: “Following the outline planning application approval for the extension to Worcester Six which was granted in December 2021, we are delighted to announce that a detailed application has now been submitted for the road and infrastructure works.

“We are in the process of discussing the works with contractors, which will enable us to start the works immediately upon approval.

“Extending the business park has always been part of the long-term strategy. It promises to be another important milestone as we attract new occupiers who want to join other successful national and international businesses that are making a critical contribution to the local economy.

“Our strategy to submit planning and start the works is due to the continued occupier interest in the site and we look forward to making further announcements in due course.”

An extension has always been part of the Worcester Six Business Park plans, which is included in the South Worcestershire Development Plan.

When phase two is complete, it will provide up to a further 680,000 sq ft of floorspace on 61.18 acres of land, adjacent to Newtown Road.

The developer is also safeguarding and improving the green space at Worcester Six. It has worked with Worcestershire’s Green Infrastructure (GI) Partnership to create a long-term GI Concept Plan, which will see Stoford putting aside 40% of the site for natural habitats and landscaping, in addition to on-plot landscaping.

Work has completed on a speculative unit at the popular Worcester Six Business Park, commercial property developer Stoford has announced.

Cabot 38, which comprises 34,000 sq ft of flexible commercial space and 4,073 sq ft of offices, has been specified to suit a range of occupiers and has E(g), B2 and B8 planning consent.

The unit, adjacent to ZwickRoell and Kimal, benefits from photovoltaic roof panels and has achieved an EPC A rating. Overall, Worcester Six has a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.

Edward Peel, Director at Stoford, said: “We are delighted to have completed the building, which has been funded by international private equity real estate firm Cabot Properties. The unit is our tenth at Worcester Six. It has been completed to an extremely high specification and is already attracting interest from potential tenants.”

“Our significant investment in Worcester Six over the past few years has led to the creation of a high-quality business park that has attracted a number of world-class businesses to the region,” he said. “I’ve no doubt the quality of Cabot 38 will ensure another ambitious company will want to play its part in this success story.

“Not only is it a success story for local business and enterprise, it is also good news from an environmental point of view as we are safeguarding the valuable green space and preserving the rich, diverse wildlife there. We’re proud to be delivering on our environmental remit, too.”

Stoford has worked with Worcestershire’s Green Infrastructure (GI) Partnership to create a long-term GI Concept Plan, which will see the developer putting aside 6.55ha of the site for natural habitats and landscaping, in addition to on-plot landscaping.

Stoford has announced the practical completion of a 180,121 sq ft unit at Worcester Six Business Park.

The bespoke unit comprises 157,000 sq ft of warehousing, as well as 21,000 sq ft of offices and ancillary space and will be net carbon zero in operation. It also features extension building enhancements which has resulted in a flagship facility for Alliance Flooring Distribution at Worcester Six Business Park.

Edward Peel, Development Manager at Stoford, said: “I’m pleased we’ve reached this important stage of the development and we can now prepare to hand over this bespoke unit to the tenant.

“We promised to deliver a high-quality unit and working with the company and contractor Benniman, we have done just that.

“Worcester Six Business Park has an enviable reputation as a place where national and international companies want to do business, thanks to its strategic location and our attention to detail when drawing up plans for amenities that benefit staff and local people.”

Worcester Six is being developed by Stoford, which is committed to creating a high-quality business park. It has already attracted a number of world-class businesses to the region, including Siemens, Kohler Mira, IONOS and Zwick Roell.

Once fully developed, Worcester Six will provide 2.1 million sq ft of accommodation. It already benefits from more than 850,000 sq ft having been delivered or committed across the scheme.

For details about Worcester Six Business Park and other units that can be provided, contact the agent: Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb – charles.dauncey@harrislamb.com or Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas – ben.wiley@realestate.bnpparibas

Worcester Six Business Park has been hailed as a significant success story for the area. Not only is this high-quality development attracting world-class companies, it’s also setting the standard for safeguarding and improving the green space.

While the strategic location – just off junction 6 of the M5 – is a big plus point for businesses, there’s also a lot to be said for moving to Wychavon, too.

This fabulous three-minute video from Wychavon District Council showcases what a great area it is. From beautiful rural expanses to historic villages and market towns, it’s a beautiful part of the country to be part of.

Commercial property developer Stoford has secured funding for the construction of a speculative unit at Worcester Six Business Park.

It has signed a funding agreement with Cabot Properties, the international private equity real estate firm, for a 37,800 sq ft unit, adjacent to Kimal and ZwickRoell, on the business park, which is close to junction 6 of the M5.

Work has already started and completion is expected in April 2023.

Edward Peel, Stoford’s Development Director, said the unit, which will comprise 33,800 sq ft of flexible commercial space and 4,000 sq ft of offices, has been specified to suit a range of occupiers and has E(g), B2 and B8 planning consent.

The unit will benefit from photovoltaic roof panels and will achieve EPC A. Overall, the business park achieves a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.

“Worcester Six Business Park has been a huge success story for the area, attracting a number of world-class companies that want to be based in a high-quality location, with a secure, managed and landscaped setting,” he said.

“Its strategic location also means it is well placed for the major road networks and motorways. There is strong demand for units of this size in the area and we’re confident that now that funding is in place and we’ve started works on site, we’ll receive a significant number of enquiries.”

In the past three years, Stoford has announced the arrival of Marmon Food and Beverage Equipment, Siemens, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Kohler Mira, ZwickRoell, Alliance Flooring Distribution and IONOS at Worcester Six. Once fully developed, Worcester Six will provide 2.1 million sq ft of accommodation.

Stoford appointed BNP Paribas to secure a funding partner and it, with Harris Lamb, has been retained to secure a tenant for the unit ahead of practical completion.

Leading commercial developer Stoford, which is behind the development that is anticipated to deliver more than 2 million sq ft of employment space when it is complete, said the bus route is good news for people working there.

The W6 minibus is operated by LMS Travel and runs Monday to Saturday from Worcester Crowngate.

Edward Peel, development director at Stoford, said: “We are delighted to see that this bus service is now in operation, which will encourage more sustainable transport to and from the site.

“Providing public transport opens up more opportunities to local people who want to work at one of the world-class employers that are already here but would prefer not to drive.

“We’ve undertaken extensive work to safeguard the environment and preserve the rich wildlife at the site, and adding a public transport route further enhances the attractiveness of the site to the current prospective occupiers.”

Councillor Mike Rouse, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We’re delighted to now have a dedicated bus service that runs from Worcester city centre to the business park. The County Council is dedicated to improving transport infrastructure throughout the county.

“It’s great news for staff who work at the site as they now have more options on how to get to and from work every day.”

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, added: “This is a real plus point for businesses already located on the site and any prospective businesses looking to move in.

“Improving transport infrastructure at one of our game changer sites will help to contribute towards the continued economic growth of the county.”

There are four buses a day: the 25-minute journey from Crowngate to the business park runs at 5.30am, 7.30am and 8.30am and 1.30pm, while from Worcester Six, the service runs at 2.10pm, 17.35pm, 6.30pm and 10.15pm.

The bus stops at: Lowesmoor, Shrub Hill, Ronkshill School, Woodgreen Golf Course and Worcester Six.

There is no Sunday or Bank Holiday service.

In the past three years, Stoford has announced the arrival of Marmon Food and Beverage Equipment, Siemens, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Kohler Mira, Zwick, Alliance Flooring Distribution and IONOS at Worcester Six. Once fully developed, Worcester Six, which is located just off junction six of the M5, will provide 1.5 million sq ft of accommodation.