Peel makes a start on Hulton Park to preserve Ryder Cup investment opportunity

Faced with the prospect of having consent for the £250m project lapse, the landowner has this week made a start on site to secure the permission ahead of a decision on whether a future edition of the golf tournament will be awarded to Bolton.

Peel Land has commenced limited works on part of the proposed Ryder Cup-standard golf course’s ceremonial driveway to lock in the planning permission – granted by Bolton Council in 2022 – before it expires in October.

Under the terms of the permission, Peel must make a start on site within three years. The landowner was given permission in January to do this and work has now begun with weeks to spare.

Aside from the work taking place to lawfully implement the planning permission, no other elements can be delivered until a decision on the Ryder Cup is made. This might not happen until 2027.

As well as the golf course, Peel’s Hulton Park project features proposals for 1,000 homes.

A Peel Land spokesperson said: “The limited physical works commenced today [Thursday 11 September] reflect these approved by the council’s planning committee in January.

“They are another important step in securing permission for a project that will ultimately secure the future of Hulton Park and its rich heritage, enhance Bolton as a sporting and cultural destination, and drive long-term economic growth.

“Further announcements will be made in due course about the next steps for the delivery of the golf resort and other associated development”.