Six-court padel centre at Land South of A35 Upton Road, Creekmoor, Poole

“The proposal is seeking to make the following changes to the already approved scheme: The changes are summarised below: • Extend the limited period to three years from the date of this Decision Notice (Condition 1). • Amend the site, building, and court layout (reducing to six courts in total) (Conditions 2 and 14). • Reduce the building’s scale and footprint (Condition 2).”

“Description of Site and Surroundings The application site known as Creekmoor Park and Ride facility was originally built around 2003 but has seen very limited use for that purpose. It has been used for various other temporary uses over the years including a temporary fire station 2007-8 and was last used as a regional COVID-19 testing facility 2020-2022. The site has been vacant and unused since the testing facility closed in April 2022.”

“To the west of the application site is a mini roundabout on Upton Road, which forms one of the two entrances to the park and ride site. Beyond this, the Upton Road runs alongside the dual carriageway up to the Upton Gateway Roundabout junction. Construction has commenced on site based on the extant planning permission. However, the development is not yet completed according to the applicant and evidence present on site. The site is fully operational and open to the public.”

“The locality may be described as an urban fringe location comprising a mix of built-up areas, woodland and other open greenspace and dominant transport infrastructure. 29. The padel courts, along with some of its associated infrastructure, have been already built and the use of the development commenced.”

“These changes positively impact the character and appearance of the area due to their reduced scale and mass. 31. Notwithstanding the above, the proposed revised screening to the elevations and the roof remain of importance to the considerations of the visual impacts of the scheme. These details were originally intended to soften the visual impact of the built form in terms of massing and bulk, particularly when viewed from the adjacent highway.”

“Key Issue(s) The key issue(s) involved with this proposal are: • Principle of the proposed works, • Impact on character and appearance of the area, • Highway Impacts, • Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain considerations.”

“These issues will be considered along with other matters relevant to this proposal below.”

“BCP Biodiversity Officer: raised objection on the ground that the proposal to remove the green wall will contradict the aims of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024) paragraph 187 “which seeks that Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment. Representations 18. Site notices were posted outside the site on 24 June 2025 with an expiry date for consultation of 15 July 2025. No representation made.”

“RESOLVED to GRANT permission in accordance with the recommendation set out in the officer’s report and the addendum sheet.”

“Furthermore, within 2 months of the issuing of the Decision Notice, "No Parking" markings shall be marked out within the car park adjacent to the pedestrian access gate (which links the site to Upton Road) in order to prevent vehicles from parking in the car park adjacent to this pedestrian access gate. The implemented footway markings shall be retained on site until the expiry of the planning consent, as stated by Condition 1.”

“The bicycle shelter, providing 8 cycle parking spaces, as shown on the approved plans, shall be erected on site in the location indicated on the approved plans and made available to the users of the site within 2 months of the issue of the Decision Notice.”