IMPROVING RICHMOND PARK GOLF COURSE

Glendale Golf and The Royal Parks have submitted a joint planning application to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to upgrade the Richmond Park Golf Course. The course will be better integrated into the landscape of Richmond Park and will include new planting and habitats for wildlife..

Following extensive consultation with the local community, a number of changes have been made to the original plans. These include a simplified and smaller clubhouse with redesigned lighting and green roof; changes to the golf courses and car park; and a new footpath.

The proposed development comprises:

• A new clubhouse built using sustainable materials and technology
• Re-designed golf courses
• A 20 bay, non-floodlit driving range
• Five hole academy course
• Separate access from the A3 at Chohole Gate, with no through access to Richmond Park
• Improved wildlife habitats with new planting and ponds, including more than 1,000 new trees and shrubs

The golf course will remain pay-and-play and will provide outstanding facilities for golfers of all ages and abilities.