'An important addition to the community' - plan launched for padel courts in this South Ribble village
The club must maintain its connection with its current and future members and recognise the changes in popularity of different types of tennis supported by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)”.
A popular tennis club has announced plans to expand.
Penwortham Lawn Tennis Club, which offers five floot-lit artificial court off Blackhurst Avenue, Hutton, is seeking permission to add two padel courts to its complex.
The proposed courts would be built on land north of the existing facilities and would not require extra facilities. A planning statement submitted to South Ribble Borough Council (SRBC) says: “The existing club access and parking will be retained and used for both the lawn tennis and padel courts. There are currently 18 parking spaces which from the club’s experience are perfectly adequate for the current use. Many of the members currently cycle or walk to the courts and this trend would be expected to continue with regard to the padel courts.”
How would it look?
The courts would be bounded by a combination of 4m high glass and mesh panels providing a clear view through the structure. The application states: “The site boundaries have an existing combination of indigenous hedgerow and mixed woodland planting. Some of the planting is relatively recent but will provide significant screening following 3-5 years of growth. The lighting system has been designed with directional cowls and shields to mitigate light spill and sky glow.”
It adds: “The proposal is associated with an already well-established sports facility which is a major asset to the local community. The club must maintain its connection with its current and future members and recognise the changes in popularity of different types of tennis supported by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)”.
“The courts are located within the boundary of the existing club and will be significantly screened by the existing boundary planting and are a significant distance away from adjacent development. The court enclosures are formed with mesh and glazed panels. Lighting, when required, is shielded to avoid light spill and sky glow.
“Because of their location they can be easily accessed by foot, bicycle or if needed by car. The courts would be an important addition to the club and local community with little impact on the immediate surroundings and therefore, hopefully, a positive decision can be made with an approval.”
A decision will be made in coming weeks by SRBC.
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