Exeter Golf and Country Club has submitted a planning application to Exeter City Council for high safety netting around part of its boundary.
A development of around 25 new houses, called Great Woodcote Park, are being built by Charles Church, which is part of the Persimmon group, on a section of the golf course boundary.
The Club has been advised by two separate specialist golf architects that the houses are sited too close to the boundary, increasing the risk of golf balls leaving the course and causing injury or damage.
Over 180 guests joined St John’s Chambers, the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers at their charity ball in aid of ‘Action against Medical Accidents’ (AvMA). The event raised more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King raising £4,000, giving a total of over £10,000 for AvMA.
