County Council to take planning decision on new Hampton bridge

The planning application to build the new bridge over the river Avon has been submitted and papers will be published on Worcestershire County Council’s planning web page from 16 June 2022.

The bridge will link Hampton with Evesham town centre giving people access to schools, employment, and transport links.

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills at Worcestershire County Council’s said, “We are extremely excited to apply for planning permission for a brand new walking and cycling bridge in Evesham. If approved, it will be a significant step forward in our commitment to improve our walking and cycling infrastructure in the town.

“The new bridge will provide a vital link between Hampton and new housing developments on the west of the town with the facilities and services in the town centre. It will also improve access for people from the town side of the river to attractions on the Hampton side.”

The concept for a new bridge was put forward to address housing growth in Hampton with contributions from developers. 

The new bridge would make a huge difference to those living in the local area, providing them with the opportunity to make journeys on a bike or on foot.

The bridge will also help tackle congestion problems in Evesham, improve journey times and improve air quality by providing an alternative to driving for short journeys.

Worcestershire County Council’s planning committee will meet in the Autumn to vote on the bridge proposals.

The planning application followed an extensive pre-planning public engagement exercise which took place in Evesham and Hampton last year.

To view the planning documents (reference number: 22/000029/REG3) after 16 June 2022, please visit the e-Planning pages of the County Council website.

For more information on Hampton Bridge project, visit the Hampton Bridge pages of the County Council website.