Detailed plans for golf course homes submitted

A developer has submitted plans for the first phase of a project that will see 1,500 homes built on a town's golf course.

Maidenhead Golf Club moved from the town's Shoppenhangers Road course to the former Mill Ride Golf Club in Ascot in January to make way for the homes, schools and a local centre.

Cala Homes was given outline permission for the homes project, which includes building primary and secondary schools, in February 2025 by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM).

It is now seeking to get more detailed proposals approved for 234 homes in the Southern neighbourhood, which would form part of the Elizabeth Quarter development.

"The vision for the site has been to create a sense of community with the creation of a place that encourages neighbours old and new to come together in a place where they have a newfound sense of pride, and a lasting sense of belonging," Cala added.

A "green spine" will connect Shoppenhangers Road to the northwest of the site with Harvest Hill Road to the south-east.

In later phases, the Elizabeth Quarter development will also include land for a new primary school and secondary schools, shops and leisure facilities.

Adrian Sims, a managing director at Cala Homes (Thames), said: "As well as bringing new homes to the area, it is incredibly important that we protect as many natural aspects of the site as possible.

"This first phase of the development sees us retaining a veteran tree as well as protecting the woodland area on the eastern boundary of the site."

The outline permission included plans for "meanwhile uses" of the golf course's clubhouse before the redevelopment starts.

But RBWM wants to demolish the clubhouse and has stood by its decision despite a petition signed by more than 1,000 people to abandon the plans.

Community groups, including Maidenhead Community Centre and 124 Studios, have expressed interest in using the building whilst it remains available.