Proposals to bring Birmingham’s first dedicated padel facility to the city are being developed by IM Properties and The Padel Club at Peddimore in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
The Padel Club, which is backed by high-profile sports people including Michael Vaughan, Jos Buttler, James Milner and Shay Given, has drawn up plans, which are subject to planning, for a 10-court facility featuring two open-air courts and eight covered, with a clubhouse and landscaped social area.
Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the UK and a highly social and inclusive team sport, connecting players of all ages and abilities in a purpose-built space.
Kris Ball, CEO of the Padel Club said: “Our club model is about more than just sport. We create places where people can meet, play, and form lasting connections.”
Peddimore’s strategic location within Birmingham, and now part of Sutton Connect’s Green Travel District, makes it an ideal location for The Padel Club to debut in the city , making it accessible by walking, cycling or public transport.
Its inclusive ethos also aligns to IM Properties’ Sustainable Futures strategy for creating schemes which focus on People, Place and Planet and leave a lasting legacy for communities.
Richard Lawrence, development director for IM Properties added: “Providing the local community with an amenity space and hub for the scheme is part of our placemaking strategy on Peddimore which fits in with our Sustainable Futures vision focusing on People, Planet and Place.
“The Padel Club concept appealed to us because it is fresh, exciting and accessible. The facilities are designed to encourage people to stay afterwards, socialise and build a community of like-minded individuals.
“It’s still in the planning stages, but we’re hopeful it will be a concept embraced by the city and its people and creates a vibrant new community hub for Peddimore, to help promote the long-term wellbeing of people.”
Ball added: “Birmingham is an exciting next step in our expansion, and we welcome the opportunity to share this journey with IM Properties, who are a perfect fit for our ambitions to connect people and create a strong sense of community.”
The Padel Club currently has three clubs in Cheshire and Gloucester with a further three planned by the end of 2025 including Birmingham.
Peddimore, developed in partnership with Birmingham City Council, is already home to global logistics operator, Amazon, which has created more than 3,000 new jobs since it opened. IM Properties has also delivered a £275,000 Community Fund supporting local grassroot organisations and charities.