York Delta Hotel by Marriott plans for new padel courts

The Delta Hotel by Marriott has applied to replace its existing tennis court with new padel facilities.

Its application stated the changes would help them to provide modern, inclusive leisure facilities which would be open to the local community as well as hotel guests.

Plans lodged with City of York Council would see three sheltered padel courts built in the grounds of the hotel, off Tadcaster Road.

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The hotel stated the existing tennis court they would replace were currently under-used.

Landscaping features including paths and lawns surround the site and mature trees which would screen the building from view from some directions.

The courts would be around 140m from the nearest homes, according to the application.

The court building would feature a retractable roof and LED floodlights which would be time-controlled to prevent night time disturbances.

A limited number of seats for spectators would also be included for the three courts which would sit side-by-side.

An impression showing how padel courts at the Delta Hotel by Marriott, in Tadcaster Road, York, could look (Image: Delta Hotel by Marriott)

Plans stated padel created no more disturbance than tennis and would be well-managed.

They said: “The project is part of the existing leisure facilities at the hotel and provides a modern, inclusive leisure facility that will be open to the local community as well as hotel guests, thereby contributing to health and wellbeing, sustainable communities, and York’s reputation as a leisure and tourism destination.

“The proposal replaces an under-used tennis court with three modern
padel courts, responding to strong growth in demand for this sport.

“Padel is inclusive, accessible, and appeals to a wide demographic.”

Padel is played on an enclosed court about a third of the size those used for tennis with balls played off glass walls similar to squash.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the sports governing body, stated it is easy to learn and sociable, contributing to its growing popularity.