06-08-2025
Staffordshire family farm shop outlines padel tennis court plan
Plans for padel tennis courts near a proposed new farm shop have been Farm in Perton near Wolverhampton, a fourth-generation family farm, has submitted plans, with proposals including demolishing and redeveloping the existing "dilapidated" farm four courts will be open to the public and the Lawn Tennis Association, in a letter accompanying the application, stated there was unmet demand for the increasing financial strain on the industry, farmers need to diversify in order to survive, the applicants said. South Staffordshire Council planning officers are considering plans.
The site would have more than 50 parking spaces and it is planned the redeveloped area, near Wrottesley Park Road, will include a proposed development also includes demolishing and removing the "existing dated and dilapidated farm shop structure and associated operational space", documents submitted to the council stated. They added the redevelopment would replace a "functionally outdated structure with a well-designed, energy-efficient building that aligns with the rural character of the area".
The development would generate local employment opportunities, the documents also stated introducing padel courts was consistent with planning policy objectives relating to outdoor recreation, public health and community comments on the application can be made until 25 courts will be open to the public, including local schools and sports clubs.
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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