Potential English Ryder Cup Course Plans Approved After Appeal

England’s chances of hosting the 2031 Ryder Cup moved a step closer after a public inquiry supported a real estate company’s plans to transform Bolton’s historic Hulton Park Estate into a potential venue for the tournament.

The plans were rejected by Bolton Council’s planning committee in February. However, following an appeal, Independent Planning Inspector Dominic Young has now accepted the Peel L&P’s argument that they should not have been. The revised plans include greater community benefits and additional transport infrastructure, as well as a reduction of housebuilding within the Green Belt in an effort to restore Hulton Park after years of decline and open it for community access for the first time in its 700-year history. 

Richard Knight, Director of Planning and Strategy at Peel L&P, said: “We put forward a robust and compelling case at the public inquiry and are pleased that the Inspector has recognised the long-term benefits a revitalised Hulton Park will bring to the economy of Bolton and the North West. This demonstrates that our plans in the best interests of Bolton and local people and now is the time for Bolton to get behind the bid and support the development coming to the town.”