Plans for dramatic upgrades at one of Scotland’s most historic golf clubs have been given the green light.
Bosses at Dunbar Golf Club aim to build a new clubhouse, nine-hole course, academy and driving range, funded by a new residential development.
Although planning permission has existed in principle for several years, some residents objected to the plans, claiming they would not benefit the local community and raising concerns over a loss of green space.
However, East Lothian Council’s planning committee waved the proposals through, paving the way for work to begin next year.
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“We first secured outline planning permission back in 2015, so it’s been a long journey to get here but we’re delighted,” Jacky Montgomery, the 166-year-old club’s PGA director of golf, told bunkered.co.uk.
“Having these exciting new facilities will not only be a major benefit for our members and visitors, but it opens up significant opportunities for local people to get involved in golf and to enjoy the many health and well-being aspects of participating in the sport.
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