A LANDMARK project for Chester Racecourse has been given the go-ahead to build state-of-the-art facilities.
Planning permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council was given for Chester Race Company, owners of the course, to build a new year-round Hospitality Building designed to accommodate up to 1,000 guests, as well as a state-of-the-art Facilities Hub in Saddlery Way.
Louise Stewart, chief executive officer of Chester Race Company, said receiving planning permission can only bring benefits to the city and the racecourse.
She said: "We are delighted that planning permission has been secured for this project.
“This represents a significant step in our ambition for Chester Racecourse and the benefits it can bring to the city.
“The plans offer the potential for first-class facilities, modern infrastructure, and sustainable design for the future.
“While this is a major milestone, we recognise that there is still much work ahead to finalise the proposals and achieve board approval, which will be essential to move forward successfully."
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The plans outline approximately 5,000 square metres of development across two sites, with the intention of supporting the future ambitions of Chester Racecourse as a leading venue for racing, hospitality, and events.
The scheme includes a hospitality building, designed by Kay Elliott, that is intended to provide a contemporary space for guests and potentially support Chester as a destination for conferences, exhibitions, and major events.
The proposals also incorporate a series of suggested infrastructure improvements to the Roodee, such as enhanced drainage systems, and aim to achieve a ‘BREEAM Excellent’ sustainability rating, reflecting Chester Race Company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility.
A spokesman added: “Additionally, planning permission has been granted for a Facilities Hub on Saddlery Way, designed by Lovelock Mitchell.
“This complex is planned to bring together essential operational and support functions, including offices, catering facilities, maintenance and storage areas, and staff amenities, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and modernising back-of-house operations at the racecourse.”
The proposals have been shaped by a team of experienced professionals, including Kay Elliott (architects for the Hospitality Building) and Lovelock Mitchell (architects for the Saddlery Way Facilities Hub), working in collaboration with Ramboll (structural and MEP engineers), Thornton Firkin (cost consultants), Ridge & Partners (BREEAM advisers), Fenix Heritage, Kingdom Ecology, Axis (transport), GroundSolve (geotechnical engineers), and Clayton Property (project manager and planning consultant).
Further updates will be shared as the project develops.
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