New racecourse plans go on show

It is hoped the plans will help ease traffic congestion on race days

Updated plans of a multi-million pound redevelopment of Newbury Racecourse are to be unveiled.

The proposals include a �7.5m access bridge to help ease traffic problems in Newbury town centre on race days, a new hotel and 1,500 new homes.

Exhibitions will be held daily at the course between Thursday and Saturday where feedback will be welcomed.

A planning application is expected to be submitted to West Berkshire District Council in the coming months.

Golf course

The multi-million pound redevelopment includes a 120-bed hotel and improvements to the current racing and golfing facilities.

There will also be 1,500 new homes built on land no longer required for racing activities on the northern side of the course.

Sarah Hordern, managing director of property development and finance at Newbury Racecourse, says: "Newbury Racecourse is an historic Grade I course that needs redeveloping to assure its long-term sustainable future.

"Currently, we only race 30 days a year. If we are to compete with other courses, we need to maximise our potential and make our non-race days count.

"The improved racecourse will have a vibrant community, both residential and commercial, that will be well-integrated into Newbury town."

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