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# Plans for padel and pickleball facility in Burntwood are approved
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-for-padel-and-pickleball-facility-in-burntwood-are-approved/
- Published: 2026-05-17T06:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-14T19:48:40.000Z
- Description: Plans to convert a Burntwood industrial unit into an indoor padel tennis and pickleball facility have been approved.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Planning, Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11, News

PLANS to convert a Burntwood industrial unit into an indoor padel tennis and pickleball facility have been approved.

The change of use was proposed by LCP Properties Ltd for the site at Cinder Road.

The company [previously confirmed a desire to bring operator Padel + Play to the town](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-for-indoor-padel-and-pickelball-courts-in-burntwood/) as part of the scheme.

The new facility will provide around 12 new jobs and feature seven padel and four pickleball courts, along with a cafe space and changing rooms.

LCP’s industrial director, Nick Bryson, said:

> “Padel is the fastest growing sport in the UK and we received enquiries from ten different operators, demonstrating the demand in this location.  
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> “LCP owns 800,000 sq ft of industrial space on Burntwood Business Park. While the overall occupancy rate is high, in recent years we have seen a decline in the traditional industrial sector.  
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> “We have therefore diversified the tenant base across the estate with the introduction of occupiers in other sectors, such as children’s soft play, a mixed martial arts academy and a trampoline and gymnastics club.  
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> “This building has been marketed since September 2025 when the current occupier informed us they would not be renewing the lease which expires in June. During marketing, we have received multiple enquiries for padel.”

Cllr Darren Ennis, leader of Burntwood Town Council, said the development would have huge benefits for the area.

> “This is a really positive opportunity for Burntwood.  
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> “We are always keen to see underused buildings brought back into active use, especially when proposals focus on health, wellbeing and community activity.  
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> “Padel and pickleball are growing sports that appeal to a wide range of ages – facilities like this can help people stay active close to home.”