A NEW £100 million student development could be on the way to Worcester, it has emerged.

The University of Worcester has unveiled plans to develop acres of unused land off Oldbury Road and Laugherne Brook in St John's into a major new complex.

Under its vision a new 'green' campus would be created with halls of residence, teaching space, environmentally-friendly landscaping and extra facilities like eateries.

Bosses at the university bought 27-acres of land from Tesco in 2009 with the dream of turning it into a business, science, health and enterprise 'hub' to create 2,000 jobs, known as University Park.

In April last year we revealed how bosses decided to 'pause' the scheme to concentrate on other projects.

This new suggestion has now followed, with the university appointing award-winning architects Nicholas Hare to create a masterplan for it.

The section of land subject to this new development is a different plot to the old University Park site, and is part of Temple Laugherne farm near The Coppertops pub.

From next Wednesday, July 20 a new section of its website worcester.ac.ukcapitaldevelopments will be created to show the first images of the scheme and invite feedback.

An outline planning application is expected to be submitted this autumn, starting with a consultation event at the Green Centre, in Dines Green, next Tuesday, July 19 from 3.30pm to 7pm.

Another one will then follow at the Guildhall on Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21 from midday to 4.30pm.

The project has been coined 'University Court', with bosses saying they intend to win the community over.

Professor David Green, the university's vice-chancellor said: "This exciting project, known as University Court will create outstanding new facilities that will benefit students, staff, and the local community.

"It will further cement the university’s reputation for creating exceptional facilities for people with a disability - our inclusive approach to existing halls has already proven its merit.

"Their design ensures that wheelchair users can move easily in all spaces and has led to Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball designating Worcester as the home for the GB women’s team.

"In partnership with our top-flight professional advisors, we aim to continue to lead the way in forward-thinking, accessible design.

"We will work to deliver a highly attractive, environmentally sustainable, significant development."

The old University Park project depended on outside investment from private companies prepared to come on board, meaning it was put on the shelf.