The three points were
- Environmental impact on our special maritime heathland landscape – bearing in mind the Club’s focus on the environment as evidenced by our winning the national Environmental Golf Course of the Year Award in 2019
- Safety – the danger of crossing the Saxmundham Road to gain access to/from our 9 hole River Course and practice facilities. With between 100 and 150 road crossings per day during the summer months by golfers aged 2 to 92, the increased traffic and heavy traffic proposed by the scheme will make this significantly more dangerous than at present
- Economic benefit under threat if the scheme goes ahead and reduces footfall to Aldeburgh. With 1,000 members and a further 3,000 visitors annually, the golf club provides significant economic benefit to Aldeburgh and the surrounding area. A sports survey for another region estimated that visiting golfers‘ secondary spend in the area is approximately £50 per head not counting the green fee payable to the Club. As a top club in the country which hosts national events for England Golf and international events for The R&A, Aldeburgh attracts visitors from far and wide.
David Wybar
Secretary, Aldeburgh Golf Club
