DECISION day is coming up for a new ‘super village’ development on the edge of Worcester.

Developer Welbeck Strategic Land wants to build over 2,000 homes on a site between St Peter’s area of Worcester and the village of Kempsey, near Norton and Whittington.

The proposal also includes a hotel, shops, a primary school, a health surgery, businesses, a sports centre, parks and allotments.

The site is mostly within the Malvern Hills district, but also includes parts of Worcester City and Wychavon.

Members of Worcester City and Wychavon agreed to delegate the decision to Malvern Hills District Council, whose northern area planning committee is meeting on Wednesday evening.

At the meeting, planning officers will be recommending approval.

“These proposals are probably some of the most significant to have ever been considered by this council,” says the report.

“This is a major development and has the potential to create a vibrant place of lasting quality.

“It is considered that this development has every prospect of supporting a well-balanced, attractive and sustainable community and high-quality place to live, work and visit.”

Kempsey Parish Council objected to the plan, while acknowledging that it is likely to go ahead. Among its concerns was that the un-dualled Carrington Bridge would be a pinch-point causing traffic problems.

The meeting is at 6pm at the Council Chamber, Avenue Road.