Social Sports Society submits planning application for Stockport padel venue
14.08.24 3 min read
Social Sports Society has submitted a planning application to open a 1,500 sq m, three court padel venue at Stockport Exchange, which will be a further boost to the thriving business hub in the heart of the town centre.
Padel is a racket sport which is a hybrid of tennis and squash, played in doubles in an enclosed court with walls of glass and metallic mesh.
We’re working with Stockport Council and the sports venue provider to deliver the community-focused padel offering for the town, encouraging people to get fit and healthy, meet new people and have fun in the process.
In bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to Stockport Exchange, Social Sports Society’s proposed venue will serve thousands of customers including local residents, businesses and visitors. It will also contribute to the area’s £1 billion regeneration programme, which includes future phases of Stockport Exchange, as well as the creation of a brand-new neighbourhood spearheaded by Stockport MDC, to create thousands of new homes.
The site plans, which include a new reception area, have been designed by Manchester-based architecture firm IF_DO and JMS Planning has submitted the application on the company’s behalf.
The project will follow Social Sports’ Society’s successful launch of its Wembley Padel venue in the vibrant new North London neighbourhood of Wembley Park. The company is also developing further sites nationwide, including a multi-sports venue in Brent Cross, London.
Cllr Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said:
“This will be a fantastic resource in the heart of the town centre, and I’m delighted that this space is being put to such good use while we plan the next phases of Stockport Exchange. Stockport Exchange is home to a diverse range of businesses and I’m sure this latest addition will prove to be really popular with both residents and workers.”
Ella Woodward, development manager, said:
Rachel Tan, Social Sport Society’s Director of Growth and Development, says:
“We are thrilled to be launching our first Community Partnership Initiative with Stockport Council and Muse. Our mission is to work closely with local communities to empower individuals from all backgrounds to improve their health and wellbeing through the power of social sports. We’re so pleased that Stockport and Muse share this vision.”
Subject to planning approval, the padel courts will be open for business after the summer.