Adventure golf plans for prominent Yorkshire site

A new adventure golf course could be developed at a prominent site in Yorkshire if newly submitted plans get the go-ahead.Ling Leisure Ltd has submitted a full planning application to Calderdale Council for development at Shibden Park.Shibden Hall is a grade II*-listed building in Halifax surrounded by period gardens and the Shibden Park estate.Planning permission is sought for the development of a woodland themed adventure golf on a former pitch and putt site.The plans cover the construction of a 12-hole golf course and a small building as an admission and refreshment area.A statement submitted as part of the application said he proposed development would “breathe new life into this part of the park”.Shibden Hall dates back to about 1420, with Anne Lister its most famous former resident.The park and gardens were restored between 2007 and 2008 with about £3.9m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £1.2m from Calderdale Council.