WELCOME TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION WEBSITE FOR HELENSBURGH GOLF CLUB
This website seeks to engage with and inform the local community regarding the long-anticipated development at Helensburgh Golf Club by Helensburgh Golf Club and Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd. These proposals will not only see the delivery of much needed affordable and family housing in Helensburgh, but will importantly create a newly modernised Helensburgh Golf Club with first class facilities to support the future of the game of golf at the heart of the growing local community.
A detailed planning application has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council based on the finalised design proposals for the development which was validated on the 19th January 2022. The finalised proposals can be viewed on Argyll and Bute Council’s planning portal, where you can also make representations to the Council regarding the planning application.
THE PROPOSALS
Helensburgh Golf Club and Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd propose a residential development on an area of land occupied by the golf course and clubhouse, to the north of Machrie Drive and Kent Drive. Before this can take place however, a fundamental component of the proposals is the reconfiguration of the golf course to provide new holes, create new par 3 course and build a new clubhouse. These proposals are all in accordance with the allocation of the land for housing in the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan.
The partnership between Helensburgh Golf Club and Taylor Wimpey seeks to create an impressive development of 307 new homes, including 25% affordable homes, which will maximise the views over the Clyde Estuary. Dunbritton Housing Association are an important part of the development team and will deliver affordable housing on the site.
As part of the overall development, a new clubhouse will be built and the existing clubhouse building will be demolished. This is a complex site to consider for development and surveys are ongoing with regards to existing trees, ecology and any other considerations in conjunction with the pre-application process, to inform the detailed design proposals prior to the submission of the planning application.
As well as an impressive mix of new homes, the golf course itself will be remodelled to create an attractive and accessible long and short course for golfers to enjoy. The popular walking and cycling route along Old Luss Road will be retained and upgraded to provide a sustainable link between the existing local community, the proposed development and the land to the north.
The redevelopment of Helensburgh Golf Course, in partnership with the golf club, presents an exciting opportunity to deliver 307 new homes and infrastructure associated with a development of this scale. The proposed development aims to deliver:
- An upgraded and modernised community golf facility that will be accessible and include a new short course, as well as a new clubhouse;
- A range of 1 to 5bedroom homes from Taylor Wimpey’s Scottish housetype range;
- 25% affordable homes with housing for varying needs which will be available through Dunbritton Housing Association;
- An equipped play area;
- Pockets of green space to offer the potential for informal play; and
- Enhanced cycling and pedestrian routes via Old Luss Road.
These images are artist’s impressions. Materials, specification and appearance may be subject to change.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Helensburgh Golf Club and Taylor Wimpey are jointly committed to positive and pro-active local community engagement.
Our second online public consultation event took place on Friday 30 July 2021. Public feedback is invaluable to us and it helps us to build communities that people are proud to live in, and we would like to thank those who were able to join the event. If you were unable to attend the online event, a recording is available below:
The proposals boards for this event are available in our downloadable presentation:
We have also produced an updated FAQ summary to answer all questions asked during the live session and through the feedback forms, which can be accessed via the link below.
Our first community consultation event took place from 2 – 4 pm on 26 February 2021. A recording of the event is now available to view below:
TIMESCALES
- January 2021 – Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) submitted to Argyll & Bute Council
- February 2021 – first online public consultation event
- July 2021 – second online public consultation event
- January 2022 – detailed planning application submitted to Argyll and Bute Council
FEEDBACK AND CONTACT
A detailed planning application has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council based on the finalised design proposals for the development which was validated on the 19th January 2022. The finalised proposals can be viewed on Argyll and Bute Council’s planning portal, where you can also make representations to the Council regarding the planning application.