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Revised plans for a padel court complex in Washington have been approved by Sunderland City Council
Overview
Plans for a new padel court complex at Peel Retail Park in Washington have received approval for a second time after developers, Soul Padel Ltd, reduced the scheme from nine courts to seven due to underground utilities. The revised proposal, which also includes additional parking alongside the previously planned clubhouse, toilets, coffee bar, and seating area, was approved by Sunderland City Council.
Key points
- Plans for a padel court complex at Peel Retail Park in Washington have been approved for a second time.
- Operator Soul Padel Ltd had to re-submit the plans due to underground utilities crossing the site.
- The development has been scaled down from nine courts to seven, with additional parking added.
- Plans for a clubhouse, toilets, coffee bar, and seating area remain part of the project.
- Sunderland City Council's planning department approved the revised application.