Following NOAH’s previously turned down planning application and subsequent refusal on appeal in July 2021, reconsidered residential proposals are now being developed. These aim to better reflect the character and scale of the area together with the proposed retention and upgrading of the clubhouse pavilion as a new and enhanced community facility incorporated within community landscaped open space. NOAH and the Club have agreed that, subject to planning permission being granted, a financial contribution of £250,000 will be made available to a designated community group towards funding the cost of upgrading the clubhouse and creating the community open space. In addition, the control and management of the community facility and open space will be offered to a community group on a long-term lease at a peppercorn rent. It is intended to hold a public consultation event with the local community and interested groups to discuss emerging ideas and hear views on how a new community hub and open space provision on the site would be best created and successfully function. This will also be an opportunity to establish interest from any potential groups/organisations in taking control of the community facility and open space.
