Swindon Motorsports has launched a consultation on the planned new Studley Grange Motorsports Hub.
A view of the proposed site
The organisation, a joint venture between Swindon Speedway and Gaming International, is behind the proposed hub on land at Studley Grange.
The site is near Junction 16 of the M4, 3.3 miles South-West of Swindon's town centre and 2.3 miles South-East of Royal Wootton Bassett.
Swindon Motorsports Ltd says the proposals will deliver a new modern multi-use facility for a wide range of commercial, business and leisure use and provide a sustainable long-term future for speedway racing in Swindon.
Terry Russell, Chairman of Swindon Motorsports and Swindon Speedway, said: “After many months of hard work to get us to this stage, I am delighted that we are now going public with our plans for The Studley Grange Motorsports Hub.
“This represents the best and most realistic opportunity to bring speedway back to Swindon, and I encourage all speedway supporters to engage with the consultation and submit your thoughts on our plans.
"As the promoter of Speedway Racing in Swindon for over 20 years, I am keen to involve as many Robins supporters as possible and hoping for your support of this planning application.
“I am excited for the future and truly believe that we are on the cusp of securing a long-term viable future for speedway and motorsports in Swindon. If you are interested in motorsport and speedway racing, please visit the Swindon Motorsports website at https://swindonmotorsports.co.uk.”
Studley Grange Motorsports Hub will include:
- A speedway track and associated infrastructure to host speedway racing and training, to serve as the home of the Swindon Robins
- A racing specification karting circuit for recreational and competitive use
- A multi-use events arena with an expandable capacity of up to 3,000
- Facilities for refreshment and recreation, including themed retail and food/beverage outlet
- A small complex of business units arranged around a landscaped courtyard providing office, meeting and workshop space, aimed at start-up motorsport related enterprises.
- The restoration and reuse of a Grade II listed farm building
- Landscaped car parking including EV charging points
The Studley Grange site, the organisation says, presents an opportunity to significantly expand Swindon’s motorsports offering with the creation of a multi-use site and an increase in the range and regularity of motorsports events and activities.
Public consultation on the draft proposals has now commenced and the feedback of the local community and interested parties is welcomed. The consultation runs until Sunday 23 February.
An in-person exhibition event will take place on Saturday 15 February from noon to 6pm at the Royal Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Station Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8EN.
For those unable to attend the exhibition event, the full suite of consultation materials will be available on the project website at https://swindonmotorsports.co.uk/, alongside details on how people can have their say.
The deadline to submit feedback is 11.59pm on Sunday 23 February; comments received after this time may not be considered.
Following the end of consultation, the organisation will consider the feedback received and produce a consultation report which responds to the key issues raised. This document will be submitted alongside the planning application.
To engage with the consultation, review the consultation materials and submit feedback, people can visit the Swindon Motorsports website at https://swindonmotorsports.co.uk/ or contact the project team at [email protected].
They can submit feedback via:
- Email at [email protected]
- Post at FREEPOST TC CONSULTATION (no stamp or further address required)
- Filling out a feedback form at the in-person exhibition event
A planning application will be submitted in Spring and a decision from Wiltshire Council is anticipated for later in the year.
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