Sports Facilities
Nottingham developer submits plans for £4m padel venue
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Plans for a £4m purpose-built padel centre called Swing have been unveiled in Nottingham, featuring 11 courts and additional wellness and social facilities. The project, submitted by ALB Group, aims to create the UK's largest such venue if approved. Construction could start immediately, with an opening targeted within seven months.
A planning application has been submitted to install two padel courts at Little Wymondley Recreation Ground in a North Herts village. The proposal aims to expand local sports facilities by introducing the rapidly growing sport of padel. Officials highlight its accessibility and community benefits.
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A new Slazenger Padel club has opened in Blackburn, featuring nine premium courts and facilities for both padel and pickleball. The 30,000 sq ft venue marks the brand's expansion amid growing demand for the sport. Plans include at least 10 more clubs in 2026.
Padium, a prominent London-based padel club, is expanding to Cardiff with its first venue outside the capital. The new facility in Cardiff Bay Retail Park will feature eight indoor courts, becoming the largest padel venue in Wales. Construction is underway on the site of a former Argos store, with an opening expected in the coming months.
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Pure Padel has submitted plans to convert an empty warehouse in Coulsdon into a premium indoor padel club with six courts. The facility, if approved, would include a café, licensed bar, and co-working lounge, marking the company's first venture into the London region. Croydon Council is expected to decide on the application in February 2026.