Sports centre with padel court proposed for city

Padel has been described by the Lawn Tennis Association as "the fastest-growing sport in the world"

A new sports centre with eight indoor courts and an outdoor padel court has been proposed for Hull.

The complex would be located on the site of the former Goals Soccer Centre off Clough Road, which closed in 2020.

Plans have been submitted by construction company Ashcourt Group to Hull City Council.

It would be anticipated to bring up to 20 jobs to the city once in operation, the application stated.

The building, near Ferrystone Lift Bridges, would be surrounded by a 13ft (4m) high fence and the outdoor padel court would be situated at the rear of the building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The application site is about 0.7 hectare (1.73 acre) in size and would contain parking for 56 cars and one motorcycle.

Access for vehicles currently in place at the southern boundary via Innovation Drive is proposed to remain if the new development goes ahead.

The application will be decided upon by the council.

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