Padel court plans submitted for Wilmslow Leisure Centre
Plans have been submitted for two padel courts on the site of a disused multi-use games area (MUGA) at Wilmslow Leisure Centre.
The existing MUGA was constructed around 2004 and was last used about five years ago.
Everybody Health and Leisure, the registered charity which operates the leisure centre on behalf of Cheshire East Council, say the proposals are in keeping with its 'overarching objectives to increase participation in sport and to improve the health and wellbeing of all residents within Cheshire East'.
A planning statement submitted by CV Planning on behalf of the applicant, states: "The application proposals open up the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to the wider community and respond to the increasing demand for the sport, as has been noted in the council's playing pitch and outdoor sport strategy published recently in January 2024."
Wilmslow Leisure Centre boasts a fully equipped gym and swimming pool with group fitness classes available in addition to swimming activities and lessons.
There is also an indoor sports hall with provision for badminton and squash.
The facility also provides an on-site café and offers venue hire.
To the south of the leisure centre buildings is a cricket field which is home to Wilmslow Cricket Club.
The planning document states: "The redundant games area is of limited value and not actively contributing towards the wider health and recreational offer of the leisure centre.
"The space, which represents previously developed land, stands to be reactivated with new padel courts, which are an in-demand facility for a rapidly growing sport and therefore have the potential to provide significant sporting and wider community benefits for Wilmslow Leisure Centre.
"This includes the ability for the development to bring in additional revenue streams which will assist this council-owned facility with regards to its wider sustainability and ongoing running costs."
The application, number 25/0599, can be viewed on the planning portal on Cheshire East Council's website.
The last date for submitting comments is Monday 14 April 2025.
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