Nottinghamshire Golf Club members are feeling betrayed after an email revealed plans to develop the course into housing. The club's owner had previously claimed this wasn't their original intention, but the new development has caused concern. Beeston Fields Golf Club and its wedding venue were sold to the Cilldara Group in November 2024, with reassurances that the golf club would continue to operate. However, a recent email to members indicates a potential betrayal of this promise. The email states that the club's financial situation and the changing planning environment have led to the consideration of a planning application, which could have significant implications for the golf course's future. The club emphasizes that there are no guarantees regarding the success of any planning applications. A planning application is expected to be submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council in the spring, with the housing plan not affecting the golf course until March 31, 2028, at the earliest. The communication argues that the government's housing targets have put pressure on the council, making the housing proposal a prudent step. Councillor Steve Carr finds Cilldara's new position worrying, and members feel betrayed by the U-turn. The club had previously been told that Cilldara intended to progress smaller housing projects while avoiding those impacting the golf course. Members are upset that they were not given the opportunity to buy the club themselves from the previous owners. The golf course is seen as a vital part of the community, bringing people together, and its loss would have a significant impact on the area.
