The site lies immediately adjacent to the Bromwich Road (A449) to the south-west of Worcester city centre. Access is currently directly off Bromwich Road although future development access is likely to be off Bromwich Lane which connects via the A44 St Johns Road to the west. The site is within easy walking distance of the city centre and is close to the New Road Cricket Ground.

The site is as shown edged red on the plan and extends to 0.59 acres (0.24 hectares) comprising a forecourt together with 925 sq ft of buildings including reception area, offices, kitchen, storeroom, toilets and workshop with roller shutter door 4.16m (w) x 3.2m (h). Additionally, there is an open fronted garage/
carport of steel portal frame construction with Perspex roof and elevations which extends to 364 sq ft.

The site was formerly a petrol filling station and the buildings on site are now occupied by Europcar. To the west of the site (on the other side of Bromwich Lane) are residential dwellings and to the east (the other side of Bromwich Road) is the King's School playing fields.

GROUND CONDITIONS
The site was formerly used as a petrol filling station and, as such, underground tanks will need to be removed prior to the commencement of any development. Further information available from the agent.

PLANNING COMMENTARY
The site in question is located within the administrative boundary of Worcester City.

The most relevant local planning document for the site is the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016). The SWDP considers the long-term vision and objectives for South Worcestershire up to the year 2030, as well as containing the policies for delivering these objectives in a planned and cohesive manner.

The present site use, as well as its former petrol station use, is likely to be considered sui generis in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Based on the likely use of the site, any alternative use of the site would require formal planning consent.

Prospective purchasers are recommended to make their own enquiries of the Worcester City Council Planning Department.