Cleeve Hill Golf Club plans for new building

Cleeve Hill Golf Club Submits Planning Permission for New Community Clubhouse
Landmark development to serve golfers, walkers, cyclists and the wider Cotswolds community
Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire – Cleeve Hill Golf Club is pleased to announce the
submission of planning permission for a new clubhouse facility that will transform the historic
golf club into a true community hub for the Cotswolds.
The planning application, submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council, represents a significant
milestone in the Cotswold Hub Ltd vision to create a destination “where golfers, cyclists,
walkers, horse riders, and wildlife enthusiasts all share a common interest… the unique Cleeve
Hill.”
Since taking over the 125-year lease in April 2021, the team at Cotswold Hub Ltd has been
working to deliver on its promise to completely transform the clubhouse facilities while
respecting the spectacular surroundings of Cleeve Common, the largest common in
Gloucestershire and home to a fabulous Old Tom Morris designed golf course.
The proposed new clubhouse, designed with sustainability at its core, will replace the existing
building with a modern facility that is sensitive to its surrounding with a lower visual impact. The
development includes an enhanced restaurant and café facility with outdoor terracing offering
panoramic views towards the Malvern Hills, improved amenities for golfers, and community
spaces designed to accommodate the diverse range of visitors to Cleeve Hill. Improved access
to the site with sensitive car parking solutions will enhance the experience for everyone visiting
the common.
“This planning submission marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to creating
facilities that serve both our golfing community and the wider public,” said Simon Pope, General
Manager of Cleeve Hill Golf Club. “We have enjoyed the journey so far and feel that this
development will provide a big step in fulfilling our dream to create an environment that
represents the future of golf whilst embracing all the users of the common”.
The new building will feature locally sourced materials including larch timber cladding and
Cotswold stone boundary walls, reflecting the agricultural character of the area while meeting
modern sustainability standards. The design follows a “fabric first” approach to energy
efficiency, with high insulation, optimised natural ventilation, and minimal environmental
impact.
Transformation of the clubhouse site is warmly welcomed by Cleeve Common Trust, the Charity
that manages the Common. Michael Bates, the Trust’s Clerk, said “Over the years we have seen
ever more visitors to the Common, for outdoor recreation or simply to enjoy the space, views,
fresh air and the unique natural environment. The new building will provide a first-class focal
point, not only for visitors to Cleeve Common but also the wider Cotswolds region.”
Located within the Cotswold National Landscape (formerly AONB) and designated as a Site of
Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Cleeve Hill Golf Club sits on one of the most spectacular golf
courses in England, offering panoramic views across the Severn Valley.

The planning application will now be considered by Tewkesbury Borough Council, with further
details and timelines to be announced as the process progresses.