Stockton Council is considering a retrospective planning application to transform agricultural barns into facilities for padel and pickleball at Whitton Three Gates in Stillington. The proposal includes building extensions, a toilet block, and car park surfacing. This is one of several applications under review by the council.
In a recent roundup of planning applications, Stockton Council has received a retrospective request for changes at Whitton Three Gates, located on Whitton Lane in Stillington, postcode TS21 1LG. The application seeks to repurpose existing agricultural barns for use as padel and pickleball courts. Additional elements include an extension to the current building, the addition of a toilet block, and the surfacing of a car park.
Padel and pickleball are growing racket sports, with padel combining elements of tennis and squash, and pickleball a paddle sport similar to tennis played on a smaller court. This development could provide new recreational spaces in the area.
The council is also evaluating other local proposals, such as converting a place of worship into a vehicle repair garage on Norton Road and turning retail units into a drinking establishment in Thornaby's Pavilion Shopping Centre. However, the sports facility application stands out for its potential to enhance community leisure options.
Residents can view all applications and related public notices through the Public Notices Portal. The council's decisions on these matters will shape local development in Stockton-on-Tees.