We would like your views on the early design for a leisure development at Hollybush Lakes, Aldershot.
The site at Hollybush Lakes is a unique proposal to provide a new leisure development consisting of a Sports Aqua & Golf Centre with bar, cafe and changing facilities. It builds on the full planning permission granted in March 2023 (20/00400/FULPP) but replacing the equestrian centre with golf driving centre.
The proposal aims to enhance and restore the natural setting of the site, increasing ecological diversity whilst offering an exemplar leisure destination within the south of England. The existing fishing facilities are to be retained and enhanced with a diverse range of additional activities on site for multiple demographics.
The main building is of a similar scale and design as the full planning permission secured in March 2023. The Sports Aqua component utilises the neighbouring lakes to offer water-based activities such as kayaking, open water swimming, boating and a seasonal inflatable assault course. The Golf Centre, to be called ‘GreenDrive’ is an entertainment and sports venue that combines elements of golf, technology, and socializing. It offers a unique and interactive golfing experience for players of all skill levels.
To the lakes to the south are Floating holiday accommodation offering immersive lakeside holiday accommodation and fishing experiences for visiting guests and introduces “eco-tourism” to the local area.
Development offers the opportunity to restore the former commercial uses of the site back to nature for public enjoyment with ecological enhancement. The project aims to re-open the blackwater footpath for public use and encourage residents to enjoy the beauty of the lakeside with improved connectivity.