Plans for a new “championship standard” golf course in Bellarena have been put forward to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s planning department.

Applicants Galgorm Collective have recently submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for a new championship standard, 18-hole links golf course on lands near Scotchtown Road.

The PAN is seeking permission for a new clubhouse, including a bar and restaurant, practice areas including short course, driving range and putting areas, eight golf lodges and comfort stations, as well as maintenance and golf operations buildings.

Plans also include new access from a former Bellarena Primary School at 260 Seacoast Road, an access road including alterations to Scotchtown Road and parking, and the applicants plan to reconstruct historic military buildings associated with a US World War II camp.

Plans for a new, “championship standard” golf course in Bellarena have been put forward to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s planning department. Credit Harry Cook

placeholder image — Plans for a new, “championship standard” golf course in Bellarena have been put forward to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s planning department. Credit Harry Cook

A public information event will be held on from noon-3pm and from 5-7pm on August 25, at the former Bellarena Primary School site.

The public consultation will be advertised in the Coleraine Chronicle and Derry Journal on August 18.

“A website will provide details of the proposal, facilitate response comments and be open for a period of four weeks from August 24 to September 21,” the applicant added.

“Week commencing August 17, information leaflets will be issued to properties on the Scotchtown Road. Information leaflets will also be issued to other properties within 200 metres of the site.

“The information leaflets will provide details of the proposal, the public information event, contact details (postal, phone, email), the website and how to obtain further information/provide comments.”