Plans to turn warehouse into padel courts

The new centre will have four courts

Plans have been submitted to turn an empty warehouse into a new padel centre.

The planning application, submitted by Smash Haus Padel Ltd, would see four padel courts built in a warehouse in Lincoln Road, Peterborough, which was previously used to store medical equipment.

If approved, the venue would also have toilets and a storage area for nets and kit on the ground floor, as well as a small refreshment area.

The centre would employ four full-time staff members and benefit from a large car park with 95 spaces.

It joins a growing list of padel court planning applications in Peterborough, with one in Stanground recently becoming the first to be approved by the council.

Smash Haus Padel claimed that the Lawn Tennis Association identified a need for 15 padel courts within Peterborough, as there were currently no facilities available.

Planning documents stated: "Given the identified shortfall in provision within the city, the proposal will improve the range of leisure facilities, potentially creating the first padel courts available to use within Peterborough.

"This will assist in promoting the image of the city, given the high demand for courts and attract visitors to the city who wish to play. "

According to the plans, the centre would also offer coaching programmes, including school outreach workshops as well as inclusive sessions for women and girls, and for people with disabilities.

Peterborough City Council planners will decide on the proposals.