Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

R9 - GOLF COURSES

Proposals for new or extended golf courses will only be permitted where:

  • the proposal is situated outside the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and
  • the proposal would not result in an over-concentration of golf course facilities in any particular part of the District; and
  • the proposal would not involve the irreversible loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land; and
  • the proposal would not have an adverse effect on the character or amenities of nearby properties or the locality in general; and
  • the course layout would preserve or enhance the safety, convenience and enjoyment of users of any existing public right of way; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development), TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation) and TR7 (Parking provision).

In the Green Belt, golf club houses and facilities ancillary to golf use should normally use existing buildings where they are suitable for conversion. Planning applications for golf courses should be accompanied by full layouts and landscaping details. An ecological assessment may also be required.

For more information please see the Local Plan