DESCRIBED as representing a major development opportunity, Strathmore Golf Centre at Alyth, near Blairgowrie, which is for sale, has announced it is reinstating its previously approved plans for hotel, holiday and leisure facilities across the 79.32ha site.
Owned and operated by family and business partners, David Norman, together with Peter and Simon Howell for the past 20 years, the centre has previously achieved outline planning permission to develop a range of on-site leisure facilities and tourist accommodation.
Currently offering two golf courses – the award-winning 18-hole Rannaleroch Golf Course and nine-hole Leitfie Links Course – the centre includes a 10-bay floodlit driving range, additional practice facilities, and an in-house restaurant.
The previously achieved outline planning permission included the development of a new or extended clubhouse, alongside a 30-bed sporting lodge complete with gymnasium, hot tub and jacuzzi, and 34 luxury chalet style self-catering lodges, spread over three locations across the site. Also included in the planning proposal was a separate manager’s house.
David Norman said, “It’s known that we are ultimately looking to sell the centre in preparation to retire. A luxury staycation resort could easily be created here, with chalet style lodges easy to site.
“As we have had outline planning granted for this before, which has now lapsed, it would not be at all difficult for a new owner to apply and achieve it again. The proposals were detailed and well thought out. It’s the type pf development that would be very much welcomed, creating much needed visitor accommodation, generating jobs and revenue throughout the area, whilst continuing to put Alyth on the map as yet another beautiful Perthshire destination.”
Strathmore Golf Centre is on the market with Colliers for offers in excess of £1.65 million.
