Former Lampeter Bank Building To Become Indoor Golf Simulator Under New Planning Application
Ceredigion County Council is reviewing plans to convert a former bank on Lampeter High Street into an indoor golf simulator, with a decision targeted for 3 December.
A former bank building on Lampeter’s High Street could be transformed into an indoor golf simulator and leisure facility under new planning proposals. The application, reference A260627, seeks to convert part of the ground floor at National Westminster Chambers, 37 High Street, from financial services to a leisure use.
Submitted to Ceredigion County Council on 7 October, the plans were validated by planning officers the following day. The scheme is strictly confined to the interior of the building, with no external alterations proposed, preserving the architectural character of the central commercial property.
Unlike traditional outdoor driving ranges, the proposed facility would allow players to hit shots in an enclosed using digital equipment that recreates the golf course experience. This setup enables year-round practice regardless of weather conditions, although specific technology details were not specified in the application summary.
The applicant is seeking a change of use from Class A2, covering financial and professional services, to Class D2, which includes leisure and assembly facilities. The application is being processed through the council’s delegated planning process, allowing authorised officers to make the decision without a full council vote.
Ceredigion County Council has set a target determination date of 3 December, though this does not guarantee when the final decision will be issued. If approved, the development would introduce a new indoor leisure option to Lampeter’s high street without altering the building’s external appearance.
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