New padel centre set to open in Glasgow to meet 'public demand'

A new padel centre is set to open in Glasgow after securing permission from council planners.

Glasgow City Council has approved a plan to convert an industrial warehouse in Port Dundas to provide four courts, a café, shop, changing space and spectator seating.

It will operate as a franchise of Game4Padel, a brand which already has two sites around Glasgow and over 20 more across the UK.

The application claimed the Borron Street centre will “meet public demand” for the “fast-growing” sport.

Padel is a racket sport, similar to tennis, played on an enclosed court. Balls can be hit off the court walls like in squash.

The new facility is expected to operate from 7am to 10pm seven days per week.

A report by council planners stated the company has “confirmed the occupancy capacity would be around 40 people based on 16 players, 16 people waiting to play, two members of staff and additional spectators”.

The applicant is planning to create footpaths connecting car parking areas to the entrance of the centre to “alleviate safety concerns”. Lighting will also be installed.

The plans stated: “The proposal includes four indoor padel courts, a reception and café, a retail shop, lockers, and spectator seating.”

It added the firm plans to “retain and upgrade the existing sanitary provision, providing an additional one WC to meet the increased capacity”.