A PUBLIC consultation meeting on plans for a new clubhouse and major redevelopment of the playing course at Prenton Golf Club will take place next week.

Local residents are invited to the club in Golf Links Road, Prenton next Thursday (May 9) between 4pm and 7pm where experts from planning consultants Pegasus Group and Condy Lofthouse Architects will be on hand to answer questions and explain details of the scheme, which includes associated parking and 22 'executive-style' homes facing the course's signature hole.

The site currently comprises the existing clubhouse and car park.

Part of the course will be remodelled with the planned clubhouse in a new location.

Gareth Irwin, general manager of Prenton Golf Club, said: "This is a very exciting time for us, shaping a future that builds on our long-established golf club.

"This is an opportunity to bring improvements to the golf experience here at Prenton that will enhance the reputation of the club and attract more members and visitors, thus ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the business.

"The relocation of the clubhouse enables us to bring the practice ground, putting green and short game area close to each other while creating a dramatic setting for the new clubhouse making it more attractive for functions."

The plans were drawn up at the Liverpool office of planning consultants Pegasus Group, directed by Neil Culkin, and Liverpool-based Condy Lofthouse Architect, directed by Andrew Armstrong, on behalf of Prenton Golf Club.

Amy Rainsford, a senior planner based at Pegasus Group’s Liverpool office, said: "The existing clubhouse building is ageing and deteriorating with limited views of the playing course.

"The new scheme will aim to encourage new members to the club.

"In addition, the Masterplan includes much-needed housing in a sustainable location, helping to offset the lack of housing supply across Wirral.

"We hope as many local residents and interested parties as possible are able to join us at this consultation event and see first-hand the improvements planned to enhance the reputation and golf experience at Prenton.”

A dedicated website detailing the redevelopment plans has been launched ahead of public consultation event.

Members of the public can view and comment on the plans, all of which can be seen online at www.prentongolfclubplanningapplication.co.uk