A NEW climbing tower and zipline experience could be coming to a village near Worcester in new plans.
The University of Worcester has submitted plans to Malvern Hills District Council asking for permission to erect an activity tower at Top Barn near Hallow.
This would be for use by students from the university and the guests of the activity centre for the purposes of climbing, abseiling, zipwire and trapeze jumping.
If approved, the tower would be built adjacent to the university's Lakeside Campus and near Top Barn Farm Shop and Top Barn Business Centre.
Planning documents associated with the application said: "Before handover, the tower will be inspected by an approved Type A inspector as specified.
"Access will be via existing footpaths which run from the University Buildings and Offices.
"Gates are already in situ and are openable for occasional access such as grass-cutting equipment.
"There will be no alterations to the existing landscaping details; no existing trees, shrubs or other vegetation will be affected."
The Lakeside Campus hosts the University of Worcester's outdoor education facilities.
The 50-acre site is currently home to a watersports lake, woodlands and an outdoor education activity centre.
It is used by a number of different departments from the university including sport, education, science and the environment.
Lakeside runs outdoor activity courses for schools, universities, youth groups, corporate clients and the general public.
According to the university's plans, there would be one permanent and four part-time jobs created to run the site.
The plans were submitted to MHDC on October 13 and a public consultation is running until November 9.
They can be viewed in full at plan.malvernhills.gov.uk/Planning/Display/M/22/01411/FUL
The university announced back in 2015 it was in talks with Top Barn to offer more outdoor sports and activities.
There is a longstanding relationship between the two organisations, with the university using Top Barn's facilities in Worcester Road and working part-time with some of its staff for some of its courses, including outdoor adventure leadership and management.
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