Plans for Edenderry padel courts revealed
Plans for new padel courts at a site adjoining Mangan's Service Station on Edenderry's Dublin Road have been revealed.
An application for planning permission for the sporting facility was made by Ronnie McArdle, on behalf of J. Mangan & Sons Limited, on Friday, December 19.
If approved, the project would see three padel courts being constructed, along with an entrance lobby and a separate toilet block.
The construction of the sports facility building includes one high-power electric vehicle charging unit, two vehicle charging bays and associated electric vehicle infrastructure, signage elements, site lighting, drainage and all other associated site development works.
The planning application states that the applicant has been engaging with a Spanish modular covering manufacturer, Okatent, which specialises in hangar structures and also Padel enclosures in Spain and Europe.
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An exterior design image of the proposed padel courts in Edenderry, where EV charging spaces are also proposed. Rebekah O’ReillyImage 2 of 3
The current Mangan’s Service Station which the new padel courts would adjoin, if the project is approved.Image 3 of 3
An image of padel courts submitted as part of the Edenderry planning application. The sport has been growing in popularity in recent times.Some additional soft landscaping areas are proposed as part of the development, but no material changes are planned to trees and hedgerows which "act as a buffer between current residential and commercial lands".
Padel is known as a social and accessible sport, combining elements of squash and tennis. One of its key differences from tennis is that the ball is always in play, and it is generally easier to pick up.
The courts are smaller than tennis courts and are fully enclosed, allowing the ball to bounce, similar to squash. The sport has exploded in popularity over the past 12 months, with courts popping up across Ireland.
Submissions on the proposed development can be made to Offaly County Council up until January 31, and a planning decision is expected by February 21.