Padel tennis courts at Land At Beacon Park, Greenhough Road, Lichfield

“This application seeks permission for the erection of a complex to provide 3 No. Padel tennis courts, a facilities building, fencing, flood lighting and associated works (amendment to approved scheme 24/01168/FUL).”

“The complex involves a footpath which spurs off the existing public right of way to the north, to a rectangular clubhouse building that will mainly form a waiting area for those with allocated timeslots on the course. Within the clubhouse building, a single storey structure finished in timber cladding and featuring contemporary fenestration, will be a seated waiting room, along with an office for the attendant, and a toilet.”

“The application site relates to a parcel of land located on the northern side of Beacon Park’s golf course, on land forming part of the ninth hole. The site lies outside the Lichfield City Centre boundary and just to the south of the city’s built limits. To the north and west of the site is a Morrisons supermarket and its associated car park. To the north-east and east is commercial…”

“The site is more closely surrounded by green space, with mature trees, bushes and hedges lying alongside the public footpath that traces a path around the edge of the golf course and parkland. Within the site at present are two sand traps which form part of hole nine of the golf course. Public Right of Way ‘Lichfield City 1R/2267’ runs along the North and Western boundaries of the site (outside of the boundary of the site).”

“Beacon Park is subject to lengthy planning history associated within its established parkland and leisure uses. Relevant planning history to this application is set out as follows:”

“04 February 2025- 24/01168/FUL- Erection of 3no Padel tennis courts, facilities building, fencing, flood lighting and associated works- Approved subject to conditions. • 15 September 2025- 24/01168/DISCH- Discharge of condition 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement) , 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 7 (Boundary Treatments) of permission 24/01168/FUL- Approved.”

“The development remains functional in scale and type and would continue to support the established recreational use of Beacon Park by providing additional sporting facilities. Officers consider that the amended scheme would not give rise to or result in any material harm and as such the scheme remains acceptable.”

“Summary Overall, the scheme is considered appropriate and acceptable and is recommended for approval subject to the recommendations as outlined within this report.”

“Site and Press notices have been posted. No letters of representation have been received in respect of this application.”

“(Cllr Checkland left the room due to a declaration of interest for Cllr Cross to chair this part of the meeting)”

“It was noted from Councillors that there was no consultation with Lichfield Historic Park and for any future applications concerning the parks to be consulted with them.”

“RESOLVED: Approved in line with the recommendations as set out in the report…”