The owners of Buckmore Park karting circuit in Kent have secured planning consent to build a new 20,000 sq ft motorsport-themed centre.
The Paddock will comprise a state-of-the-art simulator room featuring 18 simulators, a 120-seat restaurant and sports bar, a 100-seat briefing and conference room and a 1,000 sq ft viewing terrace overlooking the circuit.
The design of the building takes its inspiration from the pitlanes of the golden era of motorsport and the life of John Surtees – the circuit’s former owner and seven-times motorcycle world champion and Formula One world champion.
Leonora Martell-Surtees, co-owner of Buckmore Park and daughter of John Surtees, said: “This decision is a great vote of confidence in what we do at Buckmore and how we support the karting community and local economy. The combination of the challenging circuit offering an exhilarating racing experience while also having the facilities that create a destination in its own right add an exciting new dimension to Buckmore Park.”
Matt Boughton, leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, added: “The owners of Buckmore Park and their team worked very closely with our planning officers, giving us the confidence to grant permission for this exciting investment in the borough.”
