Change of Use From Warehouse (Class 5) to Padel Tennis Centre (Class 11)

The client approached Planning By Design regarding a proposed change of use from warehouse to padel tennis centre. This would see a change of use from industrial units (Class 5) to leisure (Class 11).

The project entails layout alterations to accommodate six padel courts, along with ancillary spaces for operational and user needs. The changes aim to optimise the internal area for sports activities while integrating amenities such as changing rooms, toilets, showers, and a mezzanine level with an office and viewing gallery. The facility is designed to cater to a wide range of users, ensuring accessibility and convenience through careful planning of access routes and parking provisions.

Following a planning appraisal, one of our chartered town planners confirmed this is feasible and would require full planning permission to change the use.

One of our chartered architects produced the required architect drawings which the client approved. Following approval of the architect design one of our chartered town planners has prepared the required Design and Access Statement and Transport Statement, to justify why the application should be approved. 

With the client's approval, the architect drawings, Design and Access Statement and Transport Statement were submitted with an application for full planning permission.