CWOA: Project Refresh & Renew
As part of the plans under Project Refresh & Renew, Chessington are planning to redevelop Wild Asia and the Glamping Area.
The glamping area planning permission is due to expire in September 2025, and it could also mean that the Glamping Area has now closed forever or possibly will only reopen next year until the planning permission expires.
The new area will cindlue
- Indoor/Outdoor Rollercoaster
- Indoor Ride
- Food & Retail Outlets
- Kobra will be moved but still within the new area & re-themed
- New secondary entrance
Project Timeline
September 19, 2024
Public Consultation Launched
Chessington has launched a public consultation on the plans, the aim is to submit planning permission during October.
October 4, 2024
Request for Screening
Request for screening opinion under regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) relating to proposed development at Chessington World of Adventure Resort has been submitted.
November 20, 2024
Planning Permission Submitted
Chessington have now submitted planning Permission for the new ride area
November 20, 2024
Minecraft Announcement
Merlin have announced a new partnership with Minecraft during IAAPA USA.
It is expected although, currently unconfirmed that this will be the new land coming to Chessington opening in 2027. Project Refresh & Renew is the only project for a new land under going Planning Permission, so very safe to assume that it will be for Chessington!