Next steps for Bridge Street, Stourport
News release issued:
Following the recent public consultation on proposals for the Bridge Street site in Stourport, Wyre Forest District Council is pleased to be moving forward to the next stage of the project.
The Council has agreed to progress design Option 2, a hybrid approach, whilst also exploring the feasibility of including a mezzanine level, subject to technical design and cost. This would provide additional floor space and greater flexibility for future use. This is in response to requests and suggestions made during the consultation and stakeholder engagement.
Councillor Dan Morehead, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda, said:
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views through our public and stakeholder consultation on the proposed redevelopment of the Bridge Street site in Stourport-on-Severn.
“We received a great deal of feedback from residents, businesses, visitors and key stakeholders. Every comment has been carefully reviewed and considered alongside the consultation results, and the project team has now agreed a clear way forward, based on Option 2.
The Council recognises the strong interest expressed by residents and community groups, including Stourport Civic Society, in the future of Bridge Street, and we welcome the high level of engagement with the consultation.
The consultation received 308 responses, with 170 people selecting a preferred option. Of those, 114 respondents (67 per cent) favoured Option 2, compared with 56 (33 per cent) for Option 1.
A further 138 respondents did not express a preference, and analysis of their comments showed a mix of views, including support for an alternative traditional design, general support without stating a preference, and responses with no additional comment. For that reason, the Council has considered both the numerical results and the full range of qualitative feedback, rather than relying on headline figures alone.
Option 2 was the most popular choice among those who selected a preferred design, and it also provides a practical route to delivery within the project’s requirements.
Your feedback will continue to shape the scheme as it develops, and we’ll look to make further improvements where this is viable. We’re committed to being open and transparent throughout, and to delivering a final design that respects the town’s heritage, works well for day‑to‑day use, and brings long‑term benefits for Stourport.”
The next step is to submit a planning application, which is expected in late summer 2026.