Proposal: Building Two Outdoor Padel Courts Next to Danbury Tennis Club
What is Padel Tennis?
Padel is a fast-growing dynamic racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.
Padel is a fast-growing dynamic racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.
Played on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court (20m x 10m).
Played mainly as doubles, making it highly social and fun for all ages and abilities.
The ball can be played off the glass walls, creating longer rallies and exciting gameplay.
Played mainly as doubles, making it highly social and fun for all ages and abilities.
The ball can be played off the glass walls, creating longer rallies and exciting gameplay.
The Proposal
Imagine Padel wish to build two outdoor padel courts
Security and bookings will be managed via the Playtomic app, with controlled gate access. Payment for use would be made to Imagine Padel via a membership or pay as you go system
Court Area: Approximately 30m x 25m for both courts including access space.
Structure: Glass and mesh walls, synthetic turf surface.
Lighting: Energy-efficient LED floodlights, operational until 10pm.
Access: Through the existing tennis club facilities and car park.
Court Area: Approximately 30m x 25m for both courts including access space.
Structure: Glass and mesh walls, synthetic turf surface.
Lighting: Energy-efficient LED floodlights, operational until 10pm.
Access: Through the existing tennis club facilities and car park.
Cost to the Parish Council
None — Construction, ongoing maintenance, and operation will be fully funded by Imagine Padel.
Imagine Padel would pay a fee to lease the land from the Parish Council
Visual Impact & Size
The proposed Padel courts would be located next to the Danbury Tennis Club, making it a convenient and complementary addition to the existing facilities
The courts will take up a relatively small footprint (roughly the size of two tennis courts side by side) with see-through glass walls to maintain openness.
From the diagrams, the courts fit comfortably within the available land and will be adjacent to existing sports facilities, minimising disruption to other activities.
The proposed Padel courts would be located next to the Danbury Tennis Club, making it a convenient and complementary addition to the existing facilities
The courts will take up a relatively small footprint (roughly the size of two tennis courts side by side) with see-through glass walls to maintain openness.
From the diagrams, the courts fit comfortably within the available land and will be adjacent to existing sports facilities, minimising disruption to other activities.
Benefits for Danbury
Encourages physical activity and promotes community well-being.
Accessible to all age groups and abilities.
Fun, social, and inclusive, great for families and group play
Accessible to all age groups and abilities.
Fun, social, and inclusive, great for families and group play
Requires less space than traditional tennis courts
Low impact on joints, making it suitable for a wider age range. Also, its beginner friendly format allows people of all ages and abilities to participate
Adds a modern sports facility without cost to local taxpayers
Potential for partnerships with schools, clubs, or recreation programs
If the proposal goes ahead, Danbury residents will be given priority access when booking court time, along with discounted rates.
The weblink to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V66FVSX
Survey will close at 5pm on Monday 15 September 2025 .
Paper copies will be available in the September edition of the Focus and from the Leisure Centre Reception - please ensure these are returned to the Parish Office, Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, CM3 4NQ before the deadline