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Search the Public Notice PortalA new indoor padel centre could be coming to Andover.
A planning application has been submitted for the conversion and change of use of part of Centurion House, Andover, from an industrial warehouse into a padel centre.
The proposal includes three padel courts, complete with changing facilities, toilets, and a café.
The plans also feature the addition of a new external access ramp leading to a new entrance on the north-west-facing side of the building.
The building, which currently serves as a warehouse for Portway Domestic Appliances, will continue to be used for this purpose in some areas. The new padel centre will occupy a portion of the warehouse that is no longer required for appliance storage.
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If approved, the conversion work is expected to begin in 2026.
CRD Building Consultancy, which prepared the planning application, highlighted the significant unmet demand for the sport in Andover and the wider north Hampshire and Test Valley area.
The consultancy stated: "This project offers an exciting opportunity to introduce a new, accessible sport for the entire community to enjoy."
The game is particularly popular in Spain and Sweden and is known for being easy to learn, even for beginners.
Padel is mostly played as doubles on a smaller, enclosed court, with an emphasis on tactics rather than physical strength, making it accessible to players of all ages.
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The proposed padel centre in Andover is set to meet the standards laid out by the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA), which have been adopted by the LTA in their Padel Guidance Note.
The proposed facility, named the Andover Padel Club, aims to promote physical activity, enhance social connections, and contribute to the well-being of Andover residents.
The club will provide an all-weather, all-year-round facility, ensuring that padel can be played consistently throughout the seasons, opening further opportunities for community use.
The proposal will retain the existing access point onto Central Way, with the current use of over 20 car parking spaces, plus a proposal to create a further 30 car parking spaces.
The site is 2.1 miles from Andover Station, with regular bus services nearby.
Given that each court accommodates four players, footfall is estimated to be around 20-30 people at peak times, including those waiting to play and a small number of spectators.
The proposed indoor location is expected to contain any noise that may emanate from the padel courts, and it is not believed that the noise or light generated from the padel centre would negatively impact the residential amenity at this location.
The planning application is currently under consideration by the Test Valley Borough Council and can be viewed at 25/02437/FULLN
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