Crazy golf course themed around Blackpool history wins support

A proposed crazy golf course has garnered significant support from the community, with some 180 comments and letters backing the plan. Residents across the Fylde coast have submitted comments to Blackpool Council, advocating for the planning application by the Tee Time Golf Centre on Fleetwood Road in Norbreck.

The centre, which already features a nine-hole par 3 course and a 25-bay driving range, aims to construct a 12-hole adventure mini golf course aimed at encouraging young players to take up the game.

If approved, the mini golf course would boast a heritage theme celebrating Blackpool's rich history. Local councillors Julie Sloman and Paul Galley have voiced their support for the investment, with Cllr Sloman highlighting the lack of youth provisions in the north of the town.

In a letter to the planning department, she said: "I am particularly inspired by this application as it will be accessible to children and young people who may have some physical limitations or whom have sensory processing difficulties.

Cllr Paul Galley also expressed his backing for the project, commenting: "Having this project nearby will provide a fantastic new opportunity for residents to engage in outdoor activities and get into golf. Its accessibility, within walking distance for many, makes it a valuable addition to our area, encouraging more people to get active and enjoy the benefits of outdoor sport."

Some 10 objections have also been lodged against the proposed changes, chiefly from nearby residents concerned about noise disturbance and the risk of golf balls encroaching into their properties.

One resident said they had seen an incident when "a full golf club landed in the middle of our lawn", while another highlighted the potential hazards, saying: "People get frustrated playing golf and will end up hitting the ball hard, damaging people's fences, or worse hitting the ball over the fence into people's gardens. A friend of ours lost his eye by being hit by a golf ball, the home owners shouldn't have to live with that risk."

The site, which has served as a golf facility since 1968, is leased from the council that owns the larger surrounding area. Andy Lee has been at the helm of the current management team since 2012.