The 18-hole project, dubbed ‘the first of its kind’ in the UK, have been put forward by David Moore, of Moore Adventure Ltd, and would see the development take shape on a parcel of land at the Lion Quays Resort, near Gobowen.
The proposal would be set in a mock Victorian street scene and also feature a castle wall, an African house, a wizard’s house, dinosaurs, and even a waterfall.
But last week, concerns were raised by National Highways, which recommended that planning permission not be granted for a specified period.
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Ellie Smith, Assistant Spatial Planner for National Highways, noted the complex’s proximity to the A5 trunk road.
She said: “We anticipate that the development will not have an impact on the SRN (Strategic Road Network) however, the applicant needs to demonstrate the anticipated use of the development.
“This can be done in the form of a transport statement.”
Ms Smith said as a minimum, this should include details regarding the parking, access and hours of operation, along with trip generation to show anticipated levels of traffic.
She also said a construction traffic management plan would be required, along with details of drainage works, noting: “Drainage proposals will be of particular interest to National Highways to ensure that surface water run-off from the site does not threaten the integrity of National Highways drainage assets.”
Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council reviewed the plans at their latest meeting and offered no comment, but it has received two objections from members of the public.
Delyth and Glyn Davies voiced concerns about light pollution, car parking and traffic issues, adding: “It is totally out of keeping with the area. It is more akin to a theme park than a country hotel and spa.
“It would back onto and detract from the beautiful parkland of Henlle Park and Henlle Lane, which is used as a direct route to the nearby Llangollen Canal, part of the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site.
“A tacky Castle and crazy golf course is entirely unsuitable for this area.”
The existing disused car park where the course would be built (Image: Google Street View)
Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs N Green, who live opposite the complex, said it would “negatively” impact them due to light and noise pollution, as well as increased traffic.
They said: “We have no idea how we will be able to live without a big decrease in our quality of life.”
A planning statement provided by Colin Jenno, operations director for LQ Resorts, as part of the initial application in October, said the development will provide a boost for the resort.
If approved, it would utilise the existing 400 car parking spaces at the resort, create one part-time job, and would be open seven days a week between 9am and 10pm.
