BROMSGROVE Golf Club could be lost forever as new plans for town development has earmarked the site for housing.
The club are being backed by the town’s MP Bradley Thomas to oppose the course being lost due to Bromsgrove’s draft development strategy.
Proposals include a 1,300 home development on land just east of Bromsgrove town centre, exactly where the course is located.
To discuss their opposition to plans, Bromsgrove Golf Club’s Gentlemen’s Club Captain Lee Machin met with Mr Thomas at the course.
Following his visit, Mr Thomas said: “Bromsgrove Golf Club and its members have my full support in opposing these proposals.
“Not only is the land unsuitable for development, but it also makes no sense that, when the population of Bromsgrove is set to grow, the leisure facilities on offer are reduced.”
As part of his ongoing work to protect Bromsgrove’s greenbelt land, Mr Thomas has launched a parliamentary petition which has so far been signed by more 2,500 people.
Lee Machin added: “The potential loss of Bromsgrove Golf Club would have a far-reaching impact on our community.
“This space isn’t just a golf course, it’s a vital hub for social connection across all age groups and offers a strong sense of purpose, particularly for our senior members.
“It is also home to diverse wildlife, including deer, herons, and birds of prey, all of which depend on this valuable greenbelt land.
“And I completely agree with Bradley that we must increase leisure facilities as our community grows not reduce them.”
Bromsgrove Golf Club is open to the public and has more than 1,000 members. It’s also thought to be home to the largest junior academy in England.
It’s also believed the course boasts more than 25,000 trees – all of which are under threat from potential housing developments.
Plans are currently subject to a public consultation which concludes in the first week of September.
Visit www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/council/policy/planning-policies-and-other-information/bromsgrove-district-local-plan-draft-development-strategy-consultation/ for more information.
Visit www.bradleythomas.org.uk/campaigns/save-our-greenbelt-sign-bradleys-petition for more information.
