An outline planning application has been submitted for a major development at Elms Park, located off Tewkesbury Road near Uckington (postcode GL51 9RR). The proposals include up to 4,115 new homes, along with employment land, schools, green infrastructure, and transport improvements, according to a public notice issued by Tewkesbury Borough Council.
The application, referenced 16/02000/OUT, is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and revised plans detailing an amended description of the proposed development. It has been formally submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for consideration.
Members of the public are invited to inspect the full application, including plans and the Environmental Statement, at the Council’s Public Services Centre on Gloucester Road in Tewkesbury (GL20 5TT) during normal office hours: Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5pm, and Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. There are computers available on-site for viewing the documents.
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Public representations can be submitted until 18 October 2026. Comments may be made in writing to the Council’s address above, via the online planning portal, or by email to the Council’s development applications team, quoting the application reference number. All representations will be made publicly available on the Council’s website, in accordance with the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985.
The Council encourages those with concerns or who may be affected by the proposals to provide their views before the deadline. Comments should focus on material planning considerations, such as transport arrangements, design, environmental impact, community facilities, infrastructure provision, and other relevant issues.
The Environmental Statement includes a non-technical summary. Copies can be obtained from White Peak Planning at Lynnfield House, 249 Church Street, Altrincham, WA14 4DZ (telephone 0845 034 7323). There may be a charge, and copies are available while stocks last.
Key points of local interest are likely to include the capacity of Tewkesbury Road and Manor Road to accommodate increased traffic, the proposed function and impact of the transport hub, the provision of primary and secondary school places, the scale and mix of affordable housing, available employment opportunities, flood risk and drainage management, and the design and phasing of green spaces and community facilities.
Summary of key information:
- What is proposed: Up to 4,115 homes, employment land, a hotel, mixed-use centres, schools, green infrastructure, a transport hub, and new access points from Tewkesbury Road and Manor Road.
- Location: Elms Park, off Tewkesbury Road near Uckington (postcode GL51 9RR).
- Comment deadline: 18 October 2026 (quote 16/02000/OUT).
- Viewing documents: Available during Council office hours at Tewkesbury Public Services Centre and online via the Council’s planning portal.
- Environmental Statement copies: Available from White Peak Planning.
- Decision status: This is an outline application. The Council will consider all representations and supporting evidence before making a decision. Should consent be granted, further detailed applications will follow.
Further details and the full public notice are available on Tewkesbury Borough Council’s planning pages using the reference number provided.