Padel courts plan for Fareham green space near leisure centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 13:15 · Archive

A green space next to Holly Hill Leisure Centre in Fareham could be developed for new padel courts.

Padel4All has proposed building a covered four-court padel centre on part of Coldeast Open Space, next to Holly Hill Leisure Centre in Fareham. The company says there is demand for another facility in the western part of the borough, with its existing centre at Park Lane Recreation Ground already operating at around 80 per cent capacity and frequently reaching full occupancy since opening in May.

The development would involve disposing of around 1,600 square metres of public open space. Padel4All would pay the entire cost of construction, with no capital cost to the council. The council would receive guaranteed annual rent from the site and a share of revenue generated through court fees. The company is seeking a 20-year lease with the option to end it after five, ten or fifteen years.

Before proceeding, Fareham Borough Council must publicly advertise its intention to dispose of the land for two weeks and consider any objections received. The Executive will consider the plans at its meeting on Monday, November 2.

How it is being reported

• New padel courts could be built in Fareham on open spaceNew padel courts could be built on green space near Holly Hill Leisure Centre as demand soarsSouthern Daily Echo · 29 Oct, 12:45
• Popular green space could make way for new padel courts in Holly HillPopular green space could make way for new padel courtsThe News, Portsmouth · 28 Oct, 19:43

In this story: Padel4All · Fareham Borough Council · Holly Hill Leisure Centre · Coldeast Open Space · Park Lane Recreation Ground · Fareham

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