Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club has submitted plans to build two new padel courts - at the expense of one of its tennis courts.

Having had great success since installing two padel courts last year, the Crackley Lane club now wants to double the amount of space for the sport.

And, if approved, the new courts would also have a cover, meaning they could be used regardless of the weather.

"The installation [of] two new all-weather padel courts will further enhance the facilities available at Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club and to Kenilworth and Warwickshire as a whole which currently has very few available padel courts," the application submitted to Warwick District Council said. 

"Facilities will be available to the public with the ultimate goal of increasing overall members numbers. 

"It will therefore further establish padel as a new sport in the UK as outlined in the Lawn Tennis Association's padel development plan. 

"It is hoped that the provision of this new all-weather sporting facility will improve the health of the general population by encouraging more people into sport and exercise for all ages."

The new courts would also have a cover to make them all-weather (image via planning application)

KTSCC says it has attracted over 100 new members to the club and over 240 'pay-and-play' customers since launching the two padel courts in 2023.

If the application is approved, there will be eight tennis courts and four padel courts at the club.

"The courts have been operating at capacity during the late afternoons and evenings and there is a demand for additional courts," the application added.

"In particular, additional court space would enable more coaching opportunities which is the entry route for many into padel and other sporting activities." 

See the full application here.