What is maximum area of a newly built golf course project in Vietnam?

1. What is maximum area of a newly built golf course project in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 7 of Decree 52/2020/ND-CP has the following provisions:

1. The area of a standard golf course (18 holes) shall not exceed 90 ha (an average of 5 ha for each hole); the area of a newly built golf course project shall not exceed 270 ha (54 holes).

2. The floor area ratio of the golf course and ancillary structures is provided for in the national technical regulation on construction planning promulgated by the Ministry of Construction.

3. Investors must finish building their golf courses within 36 months (for 18-hole courses) or within 48 months (for other types of courses) starting from the date of issuance of the land lease decision.

4. Expansion of a golf course project whose investment guidelines have been decided shall only be considered after the project is completed and put into operation and if the requirements stated in Articles 5 and 6 of this Decree are satisfied.

5. In case an investor proposes different golf course projects located within one province or central-affiliated city, the next golf course project shall only be considered after the previous project whose investment guidelines have been decided is completed and put into operation.

According to this Article, the maximum area of a newly built golf course project must not exceed 270 ha (54 holes). When the project has completed construction and put into operation, if the conditions are met, the investor can expand the golf course in Vietnam.

2. What are conditions for investors of golf course projects in Vietnam?

In Article 8 of Decree 52/2020/ND-CP, conditions for investors of golf course projects are as follows:

1. The investor must satisfy all requirements concerning financial capacity, land lease and land repurposing for execution of the golf course project according to regulations of laws on land; and pay a deposit for assurance of project execution (for cases requiring such deposit) according to regulations of laws on investment.

2. The investor shall provide solutions and plans for assistance for relocation, training and employment for persons using the land to be allocated for the golf course project and local workers and make a commitment on such assistance.

3. The investor shall self-fulfill all requirements for traffic, power and water infrastructure; waste water treatment and environmental protection.

Thus, investors implementing golf course projects need to meet the conditions as prescribed above in Vietnam.

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