{"id":224284,"date":"2025-10-25T07:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/224284\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T07:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:54:09","slug":"solihull-planners-make-decision-on-golf-club-expansion-all-the-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/224284\/","title":{"rendered":"Solihull planners make decision on golf club expansion – all the details"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Midlands Golf Club in Barston gets go-ahead for expansionThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a>\"ExpansionExpansion to West Midlands Golf Club agreed by Solihull Council planners(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n

Expansion plans at a Solihull golf course have taken a step closer to coming to fruition.<\/p>\n

West Midlands Golf Club in Marsh House Farm Lane, Barston, received planning permission for a new 14 bay golf driving range, video room, ball wash and entrance reception last year.<\/p>\n

A design and access statement included in the original application submitted to Solihull Council <\/a>said: \u201cThe proposed driving range building will provide 14 covered bays and associated facilities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis includes a video room that will provide a training resource that will help golfers review and improve their game.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe building also includes ancillary facilities such as a ball wash area, office, and storage area.<\/p>\n

\u201cA covered driving range building will provide a high-quality practice and coaching area that is currently not available at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe existing driving range is open other than three bays which have temporary cover over them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of the driving range can be badly affected by the weather conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Permission was granted in July 2024, subject to conditions, with officers saying that the proposal \u201cwould provide provision of appropriate facilities\u201d.<\/p>\n

In June the applicant submitted a new application to vary a condition to allow an extension of the building behind the driving range.<\/p>\n

And on Tuesday, (October 21), that change was also approved by planners.<\/p>\n

To view the plans search for application PL\/2025\/01356\/VAR at https:\/\/publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk\/online-applications.<\/p>\n

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