Plans have been submitted to build six padel courts and a new centre at Sholing Football Club in Bursledon. The proposal includes covered courts and facilities such as a studio and changing areas. Eastleigh Borough Council will review the application.
Sholing Football Club has lodged a planning application for the development of sports facilities at its Mackoy Stadium on Portsmouth Road in Southampton. Received on 27 January 2026, the scheme proposes six covered padel courts alongside a dedicated centre featuring a studio, changing facilities, and a refreshments area. The plans also incorporate associated parking.
Padel, described as one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, has seen courts appear across Southampton in recent months. The application is handled by Radley House Partnership Limited, based in Winchester, on behalf of the club.
Eastleigh Borough Council is responsible for determining the outcome, with a statutory decision expected by 28 April 2026. A public consultation period is open until 6 March 2026, allowing residents and stakeholders to provide comments on the proposals.
This initiative aims to expand padel offerings at the venue, which currently hosts football activities.