A proposal to add three padel courts and supporting facilities at a sports club in North Hinksey has been submitted to local authorities. The applicant aims to expand on the existing padel offerings at the site, which already hosts courts operated by Smash Padel Oxford. This development reflects the rising popularity of padel in Oxfordshire.
The application, submitted by Padeltastic to Vale of White Horse District Council, seeks permission to construct three additional padel courts, a pavilion, toilets, and extra car parking at the North Hinksey sports club. Padel, a sport blending elements of tennis and squash, involves players using paddles or short-handled bats to strike a ball over a net.
The site currently features three padel courts managed by Smash Padel Oxford, alongside football pitches and tennis courts utilized by Oxford Sports Tennis Club and Oxford Football Rugby Club. According to the planning statement, the new facilities would capitalize on the success of the existing padel setup, as the sport gains traction across Oxfordshire and the United Kingdom.
Interested parties can view full details under reference number P26/V0334/FUL on the Vale of White Horse District Council’s planning portal. No timeline for approval or construction has been specified in the submission.
This proposal highlights the increasing demand for padel infrastructure in the region, though it forms part of broader planning discussions in Oxfordshire.