Plans to open another huge padel tennis venue and wellness centre in Northampton set for approval
Plans to open another huge padel tennis venue and wellness centre in Northampton are set to be approved this week.
Proposals were submitted in November last year to transform an empty warehouse in Riverside Prime Business Park, just behind the retail park, into an indoor padel tennis and wellness centre.
The proposal, submitted by Gareth Bough, would see the warehouse on Carousel Way converted from industrial use into a multi-purpose facility including four double padel courts, a mini-court, a café, and a wellness area with four therapy rooms and two saunas.
The applicant previously said: “Recent trends indicate a growing community interest and demand for covered indoor sports centres, which enable year-round participation regardless of weather conditions. The proposed development would meet an identified local need, providing opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and overall health and wellbeing for the local community.”
He added: “The proposed facility will also generate local employment opportunities and bring a long-vacant building back into active use.
“The development will enhance the vitality of the business park and contribute positively to its diverse mix of commercial and leisure uses, encouraging greater activity within the area.”
The plans also include improvements to the car park, with an increase to 40 spaces, four motorcycle spaces, three disabled bays, and 21 covered cycle spaces.
The plans are set to be decided on by West Northamptonshire Council’s planning committee meeting on Thursday (March 5).
In a report, WNC planning officers said: “The proposed development would bring a vacant warehouse unit back into productive use, generate employment, support local economic activity, and provide community benefits. While the proposed development would likely be associated with a significant parking demand, the proposed access and car park would be sufficient to meet this and as such, it would not give rise to an unacceptable impact on highway safety. On balance, the benefits of the proposed development would sufficiently outweigh any impact.”
Major plans were recently approved to transform another vacant warehouse in Northampton into a huge indoor padel tennis centre.